attend to detail in casting processes
Attend in the metal processing casting work to specificities and details concerning the quality of the casting and moulds.
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.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesinsert mould structures
Inject molten raw material into a mould to solidify them using cooling systems.
maintain moulds
Maintain, repair and clean moulds and mould parts, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface. Use water, grease or oil to wash and scrape the moulds by hand.
move filled moulds
Correctly replace filled-up moulds; understand how to load moulds into the oven and how to store filled-up moulds onto a rack.
provide pouring holes in moulds
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into moulds.
Cross-sector
6 competencesconstruct 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.
ensure mould uniformity
Oversee uniformity of moulds. Use casting equipment and tools such as hand press.
fill moulds
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
match product moulds
Changing moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.
repair mould defects
Repair mould malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, mould boxes and patterns.
select mould types
Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
jewellery processes
Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.
manufacturing of jewellery
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.
non-ferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
- Scope note
- Excludes precious metals.
precious metal processing
Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.
types of metal manufacturing processes
Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencescoordinate mouldmaking shifts
Manage coordination of all activities across each mouldmaking shift.
ensure core uniformity
Oversee uniformity of cores; use casting machinery and equipment and tools such as a hand press.
follow manufacturing work schedule
Follow the planning set up by manufacturing companies' managers exactly to ensure one production process is not delayed due to another and they follow each other smoothly.
insert reinforcement in mould
Insert chaplets and other kinds of reinforcing steel structures to a mould in order to fix different parts.
maintain core parts
Carry out minor repair tasks and maintenance of cores and core parts.
maintain cores
Clean and repair cores, e.g. by smoothing out imperfections on the surface.
manage time in casting processes
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.
repair core defects
Repair core malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, core boxes and patterns.
Cross-sector
3 competencesmark processed workpiece
Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.
prepare scientific reports
Prepare 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.
supervise work
Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.