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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-4052.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Pourers and Casters, Metal

Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.

What this job is about

Ensure the precise pouring and casting of molten metal.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Prepare molds and equipment

    Examine and clean molds to ensure they are smooth and properly coated.

  2. 2

    Load metal into furnace

    Load specified amounts of metal and flux into furnaces or clay crucibles.

  3. 3

    Monitor and adjust temperature

    Read temperature gauges and adjust furnace flames or heating units as necessary.

  4. 4

    Pour molten metal into molds

    Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds using ladles.

  5. 5

    Remove and transport castings

    Remove solidified metal ingots from molds and transport them to storage areas.

Tools used in this work
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