sand moulder - foundry

Specific Skills

• Set up, adjust and operate various casting machines
• Set up and operate casting machines to cast ferrous or non ferrous metal products
• Make cores for use in moulds to form holes or void spaces in castings
• Make sand moulds using patterns, moulding boxes, sand and hand tools following bench, floor or pit moulding methods
• Coat cores with protective materials and bake cores in ovens

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Work Site Environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods