Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
SOC Code: 51-4072 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $56,680 | $64,376 | $72,093 | $79,789 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $56,680 | $64,376 | $72,093 | $79,789 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $56,680 | $64,376 | $72,093 | $79,789 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $55,162 | $62,650 | $70,138 | $77,626 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,962 | $49,774 | $62,566 | $75,379 |
| Owensboro, KY | $36,795 | $49,171 | $61,547 | $73,923 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $33,405 | $45,573 | $57,720 | $69,888 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $47,986 | $54,392 | $60,819 | $67,226 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,917 | $48,131 | $57,346 | $66,560 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $39,187 | $48,256 | $57,304 | $66,373 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.5 |
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
| English Language | 2.9 |
| Administration and Management | 2.5 |
| Physics | 2.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.4 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 57.0% |
| Less than high school | 30.3% |
| Some college | 11.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
- Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
- Observe meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times.
- Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold, form, or cast plastic materials, as well as to plan production sequences.
- Remove parts, such as dies, from machines after production runs are finished.
- Connect water hoses to cooling systems of dies, using hand tools.
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