Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
SOC Code: 51-9195 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except 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 | $58,261 | $72,821 | $87,360 | $101,920 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $58,261 | $72,821 | $87,360 | $101,920 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $58,261 | $72,821 | $87,360 | $101,920 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,075 | $53,102 | $62,130 | $71,157 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,550 | $53,872 | $61,214 | $68,536 |
| Vineland, NJ | $41,454 | $50,315 | $59,155 | $68,016 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $45,926 | $52,666 | $59,426 | $66,165 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $41,974 | $49,920 | $57,866 | $65,811 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,802 | $52,374 | $58,947 | $65,520 |
| Salisbury, MD | $41,891 | $49,774 | $57,637 | $65,520 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.8 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.6 | |
| Coordination | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
| Mechanical | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| English Language | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.4 |
Typical Tasks
- Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
- Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Computer aided design CAD software Computer aided manufacturing CAM software Inventory control software Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software Timekeeping software
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