Official Site Of The State Of New JerseyPourers and Casters, Metal
51-4052
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$33,160
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DescriptionAbout this Occupation
Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.
A Day in the LifeDetails about this occupation
- Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms.
- Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.
- Remove solidified steel or slag from pouring nozzles, using long bars or oxygen burners.
- Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.
- Collect samples, or signal workers to sample metal for analysis.
EducationTypes of education and training needed for this occupation
Most metal and plastic workers have a high school diploma and learn through on-the-job training typically lasting a year. Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tool programmers, however, typically need to complete courses beyond high school.
Related Training
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
