casting processes
The various practices used in the casting of metal, plastics and other cast materials, including mould filling, solidification, cooling, and others, all relating to varying approaches in case of different types of material.
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.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
manufacturing of metal assembly products
The manufacture of rivets, washers and similar non-threaded products, screw machine products, screws, nuts and similar threaded products.
non-ferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
- Scope note
- Excludes precious metals.
Cross-sector
3 competencesalloys of precious metals
Types of material that consist of two or more metals or non-metals.
metal joining technologies
The various technologies used for the joining and assembling of fabricated metal workpieces.
types of moulding
The characteristics and procedures used in the various types of moulding such as blow moulding, compression moulding, injection moulding and thermoforming.
Essential skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
10 competencesadmit basic metals to furnace
Prepare and select the materials ready to furnace.
assemble metal parts
Align and arrange steel and metal parts in order to assemble complete products; use the appropriate hand tools and gauges.
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.
handle metal work orders
Interpret work orders in order to determine which metal parts should be produced.
heat metals
Heat steel and metals in fire; adjust and regulate heat controls to reach appropriate pouring temperature.
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.
measure metal to be heated
Measure the amounts of steel or other metals to be heated. Take decisions on the amount of heat to be used, the duration of the heating, and other variables in the process based on the measurement.
mix moulding and casting material
Measure and mix ingredients for casting and moulding materials, according to appropriate formula.
remove finished casts
Open mould and safely remove the finished cast from within.
use tools for castings repair
Construct and repair castings and equipment using hand tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments. Safely carry out emergency or temporary repairs. Take measures to ensure a safe working environment.
Cross-sector
6 competencescast metal
Pour liquid metal into the hollow cavity of a mould, which contains the future product's desired shape, place it into a furnace and then cool it and let it solidify.
ensure mould uniformity
Oversee uniformity of moulds. Use casting equipment and tools such as hand press.
extract products from moulds
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
fabricate metal parts
Fabricate metal parts, using equipment such as drill presses and engine lathes.
fill moulds
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
manipulate metal
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceprecious metal processing
Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.
Cross-sector
1 competencetypes of metal
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencescast concrete rings
Cast concrete rings by impregnating them with molten tar so that they can be used in mercury cells.
cast concrete sections
Cast tops and bottoms or other electrolytic cells concrete sections using power tools.
cast jewellery metal
Heat and melt jewellery materials; pour in moulds to cast jewellery models. Use jewellery-making material such as spanners, pliers or presses.
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.
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.
operate concrete casting machine
Operate the machine that casts concrete blocks, making sure the finished blocks are according to specifications.
operate metal heating equipment
Use heating machinery to bake filled-up moulds or to melt steel, metal and other materials.
Cross-sector
4 competencesassess suitability of metal types for specific application
Assess the physical nature and structural composition of various metals and alloys, and analyse how the materials behave in different circumstances.
communicate using non-verbal language
Communicate with colleagues using body language and other non-verbal cues in order to ensure effective communication during operations.
cut metal products
Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.
monitor gauge
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.