Foundry Moulder Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Foundry Moulder Do?
Foundry moulders manufacture cores for metal moulds, which are used to fill a space in the mould that must remain unfilled during casting. They use wood, plastic or other materials to create the core, selected to withstand the extreme environment of a metal mould.
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Where Do I Start?
Troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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Skills You Need to Become a Foundry Moulder
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialConstruct Cores skill
Construct cores for the casting of objects in plaster, clay or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
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EssentialEnsure Core Uniformity skill
Oversee uniformity of cores; use casting machinery and equipment and tools such as a hand press.
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EssentialInsert Core Structures skill
Insert core structures using the appropriate hand tools or cranes.
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EssentialMaintain Core Parts skill
Carry out minor repair tasks and maintenance of cores and core parts.
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EssentialMaintain Cores skill
Clean and repair cores, e.g. by smoothing out imperfections on the surface.
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EssentialPosition Core Workpieces skill
Handle coring tools such as bottom boards, coring patterns and core sections; move coring workpieces, for example by operating a crane.
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EssentialPour Molten Metal Into Cores skill
Pour molten steel or metal into cores; operate by hand, for example or by using cranes.
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EssentialProvide Pouring Holes In Cores skill
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into cores.
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EssentialRepair Core Defects skill
Repair core malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, core boxes and patterns.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalPrecious Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.
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OptionalNon-ferrous Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
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OptionalFerrous Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
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OptionalTypes Of Metal knowledge
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
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OptionalTypes Of Metal Manufacturing Processes knowledge
Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.
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OptionalTypes Of Plastic knowledge
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
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OptionalVarious Types Of Sand knowledge
Types of sand materials and their composition, physical characteristics, use cases and possible issues.
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OptionalMark Processed Workpiece skill
Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.
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OptionalMonitor Gauge skill
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
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OptionalPrepare Technical Reports skill
Prepare technical reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
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OptionalSupervise Work skill
Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.
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OptionalAttend To Detail In Casting Processes skill
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OptionalCommunicate Using Non-verbal Language skill
Communicate with colleagues using body language and other non-verbal cues in order to ensure effective communication during operations.
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OptionalCoordinate Coremaking Shifts skill
Manage coordination of all activities across each coremaking shift.
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OptionalFollow Manufacturing Work Schedule skill
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