Mouldmaker Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Mouldmaker Do?
Mouldmakers manually create moulds for the production of metal products. They mix sand and hardening materials to obtain a specialised mixture. They then use a pattern and one or more cores to produce the right shape impression in this material. The shaped material is then left to set, later to be used as a mould in the production of ferrous and non-ferrous metal castings.
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Construct Moulds
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Mouldmaker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialConstruct Moulds skill
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
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EssentialFill Moulds skill
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
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EssentialMaintain Moulds skill
Clean and repair moulds, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface.
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EssentialSelect Mould Types skill
Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
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EssentialAttend To Detail In Casting Processes skill
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EssentialEnsure Mould Uniformity skill
Oversee uniformity of moulds; use casting equipment and tools such as hand press.
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EssentialInsert Mould Structures skill
Insert mould structures using the appropriate hand tools.
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EssentialMatch Product Moulds skill
Change moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.
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EssentialMove Filled Moulds skill
Replace filled-up moulds; understand how to load moulds into the oven and how to store filled-up moulds onto a rack.
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EssentialProvide Pouring Holes In Moulds skill
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into moulds.
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EssentialRepair Mould Defects skill
Repair mould malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, mould boxes and patterns.
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Optional Skills (5 of 17 displayed)
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OptionalJewellery Processes knowledge
Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.
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OptionalManufacturing Of Jewellery knowledge
The manufacturing of different type of jewellery such as rings or necklaces out of various metal types such as silver, gold, diamond and other precious stones.
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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 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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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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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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OptionalCoordinate Mouldmaking Shifts skill
Manage coordination of all activities across each mouldmaking shift.
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OptionalEnsure Core Uniformity skill
Oversee uniformity of cores; use casting machinery and equipment and tools such as a hand press.
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OptionalFollow Manufacturing Work Schedule skill
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OptionalInsert Reinforcement In Mould skill
Insert chaplets and other kinds of reinforcing steel structures to a mould in order to fix different parts.
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OptionalMaintain Core Parts skill
Carry out minor repair tasks and maintenance of cores and core parts.
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OptionalMaintain Cores skill
Clean and repair cores, e.g. by smoothing out imperfections on the surface.
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OptionalManage Time In Casting Processes skill
Work on castings with the necessary sense of timing in regards to quality, for example when measuring how long moulds must rest before they are used in further casting processes.
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OptionalRepair 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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