Pourers and Casters, Metal
SOC Code: 51-4052 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Pourers and Casters, Metal. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,488 | $55,682 | $64,896 | $74,090 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $36,483 | $48,776 | $61,090 | $73,382 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $46,862 | $55,640 | $64,438 | $73,216 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $54,309 | $60,611 | $66,893 | $73,195 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $54,309 | $60,611 | $66,893 | $73,195 |
| Gainesville, FL | $54,309 | $60,611 | $66,893 | $73,195 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $54,309 | $60,611 | $66,893 | $73,195 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $54,309 | $60,611 | $66,893 | $73,195 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $54,309 | $60,611 | $66,893 | $73,195 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $54,309 | $60,611 | $66,893 | $73,195 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Production and Processing | 2.8 |
| Education and Training | 2.6 |
| Mechanical | 2.5 |
| Administration and Management | 2.2 |
| Mathematics | 2.2 |
| Transportation | 2.1 |
| Public Safety and Security | 1.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 80.0% |
| Less than high school | 20.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Collect samples, or signal workers to sample metal for analysis.
- Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms.
- Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.
- Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.
- Position equipment such as ladles, grinding wheels, pouring nozzles, or crucibles, or signal other workers to position equipment.
- Skim slag or remove excess metal from ingots or equipment, using hand tools, strainers, rakes, or burners, collecting scrap for recycling.
- Load specified amounts of metal and flux into furnaces or clay crucibles.
- Remove solidified steel or slag from pouring nozzles, using long bars or oxygen burners.
Technology Skills
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