insert mould structures
Inject molten raw material into a mould to solidify them using cooling systems.
Moulding machine operators operate machines that are part of the production process of moulds for the manufacturing of castings or other moulded materials. They tend the mouldmaking machines that use the appropriate materials such as sand, plastics, or ceramics to obtain the moulding material. They may 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 moulded products such as ferrous and non-ferrous metal castings.
Competences and skills
26 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesmaintain 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.
tend mouldmaking machines
Tend and monitor machines designed for mouldmaking processes, such as mixers, belt conveyors, air conveyors, grabs, and others.
Cross-sector
7 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.
set up machine controls
Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencetypes 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 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesattend to detail in casting processes
Attend in the metal processing casting work to specificities and details concerning the quality of the casting and moulds.
coordinate 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
4 competencesadvise on machinery malfunctions
Offer advice to service technicians in case of machinery malfunctions and other technical repair tasks.
mark processed workpiece
Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.
monitor conveyor belt
Monitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.
supervise work
Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.