Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.

Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together.

Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.

Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.