construct cores
Construct cores for the casting of objects in plaster, clay or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
Foundry moulders manufacture cores for metal moulds, which are used to fill a space in the mould that must remain unfilled during casting. They use wood, plastic or other materials to create the core, selected to withstand the extreme environment of a metal mould.
Competences and skills
25 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
5 competencesinsert core structures
Insert core structures using the appropriate hand tools or cranes.
position core workpieces
Handle coring tools such as bottom boards, coring patterns and core sections; move coring workpieces, for example by operating a crane.
pour molten metal into cores
Pour molten steel or metal into cores; operate by hand, for example or by using cranes.
provide pouring holes in cores
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into cores.
Sector-specific
4 competencesensure core uniformity
Oversee uniformity of cores; use casting machinery and equipment and tools such as a hand press.
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.
repair core defects
Repair core malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, core boxes and patterns.
Cross-sector
1 competencetroubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 7 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.
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.
types of plastic
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
various types of sand
Types of sand materials and their composition, physical characteristics, use cases and possible issues.
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 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecoordinate coremaking shifts
Manage coordination of all activities across each coremaking shift.
Sector-specific
2 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.
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.
Cross-sector
5 competencescommunicate using non-verbal language
Communicate with colleagues using body language and other non-verbal cues in order to ensure effective communication during operations.
mark processed workpiece
Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.
monitor gauge
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
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.