Molding and Casting Workers

Tasks include preparing raw materials, building mould components, filling molds, and stacking moulds after casting.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
LOW
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
Building and Construction Know More
Design Know More
Education and Training Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
Mathematics Know More
Mechanical Know More
Production and Processing Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness Know More
  2. Finger Dexterity Know More
  3. Manual Dexterity Know More
  4. Multilimb Coordination Know More
  5. Perceptual Speed Know More
  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Static Strength Know More
  8. Trunk Strength Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Monitoring Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Operation and Control Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More