ISCO Occupation Group 8121.1 Casting Machine Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Casting Machine Operator: Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape. They set up and tend casting machines to process molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals to manufacture metal materials. They conduct the flow of molten metals into casts, taking care to create the exact right circumstances to obtain the highest quality metal. They observe the flow of metal to identify faults. In case of a fault, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.
Essential Skills
- Manufacturing Of Metal Assembly Products
- Maintain Mould Parts
- Metal Joining Technologies
- Handle Metal Work Orders
- Ferrous Metal Processing
- Cast Metal
- Measure Metal To Be Heated
- Remove Finished Casts
- Manipulate Metal
- Casting Processes
- Assemble Metal Parts
- Extract Products From Moulds
- Admit Basic Metals To Furnace
- Types Of Moulding
- Alloys Of Precious Metals
- Non-Ferrous Metal Processing
- Clean Moulds
- Attend To Detail In Casting Processes
- Use Tools For Castings Repair
- Ensure Mould Uniformity
- Fill Moulds
- Fabricate Metal Parts
- Heat Metals
- Mix Moulding And Casting Material
Optional Skills
- Types Of Metal
- Operate Concrete Casting Machine
- Follow Manufacturing Work Schedule
- Assess Suitability Of Metal Types For Specific Application
- Cast Concrete Rings
- Operate Metal Heating Equipment
- Communicate Using Non-Verbal Language
- Monitor Gauge
- Cast Concrete Sections
- Cast Jewellery Metal
- Precious Metal Processing
- Cut Metal Products
- Manage Time In Casting Processes
Alternative Names
- Mold Casting Worker
- Metal Molder
- Foundry Operator
- Foundry Process Operator
- Caster
- Foundry Worker
- Molding And Casting Worker M,F,N)
- Metal Moulder
- Ladleman
- Metal Caster
- Pourer And Caster
- Foundryman
- Mould Casting Worker
- Ladleperson
- Moulding And Casting Worker M,F,N)
