Foundry Mold and Coremakers
SOC Code: 51-4071 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Foundry Mold and Coremakers. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $45,739 | $54,891 | $64,022 | $73,174 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $45,448 | $54,142 | $62,858 | $71,552 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $50,794 | $57,262 | $63,710 | $70,179 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $50,128 | $56,784 | $63,419 | $70,075 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $50,107 | $56,659 | $63,211 | $69,763 |
| Salem, OR | $50,086 | $56,638 | $63,170 | $69,722 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $43,160 | $52,000 | $60,840 | $69,680 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $48,693 | $55,515 | $62,358 | $69,181 |
| Albany, OR | $48,506 | $55,224 | $61,942 | $68,661 |
| Corvallis, OR | $48,506 | $55,224 | $61,942 | $68,661 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.6 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.6 | |
| Speaking | 2.6 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Mechanical | 3.4 |
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
| Education and Training | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.2 |
| Physics | 3.1 |
| Design | 3.1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 64.4% |
| Less than high school | 35.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
- Move and position workpieces, such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
- Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
- Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together.
- Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
- Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
- Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
- Lift upper mold sections from lower sections, and remove molded patterns.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Dassault Systemes SolidWorks CNC Software Mastercam Computer aided manufacturing CAM software Inventory tracking software Machine control software PTC Creo Parametric
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