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Overview
Casting mould makers read 2D and 3D plans, calculate shrinkage allowances, select pattern materials, operate patternmaking machinery and check measurements before a mould is used in casting.
In job descriptions, look for casting processes, blueprints, precision measuring equipment, pattern repair, CNC machines, coating patterns, assembling pattern parts, mould detail and metal, wood or plastic materials.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Casting mould makers translate drawings into physical patterns for foundry moulds. The work can involve 2D and 3D plans, shrinkage allowances, precision measurement, pattern machinery, material choice and repair of patterns before production use.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes casting processes, metal, wood and plastic materials, pattern assembly, coatings, CNC drilling, milling, grinding or turning, machine controls and careful checking of mould details.
Salary context
Compare roles by pattern complexity, tolerance demands, material range, CNC responsibility, independent setup, repair work, measurement responsibility and whether the role supports production, prototypes or supervisory tasks.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior patternmaking, CNC-focused model work, tooling, foundry quality support, prototype preparation, production supervision or specialist work with metal, wood or plastic models.
Good to know
Check whether adverts mention cast products, pattern material, shrinkage calculation, 2D or 3D drawings, precision measuring equipment, CNC machines, coatings, assembly and responsibility for repair before moulding.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
See occupations connected to this ESCO occupation in the official O*NET–ESCO mapping. The relationship type comes from the source and is not a ranking or recommendation.
O*NET relationships: 5
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
51-9195.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETModel Makers, Metal and Plastic
51-4061.00
Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
Open in O*NETPatternmakers, Metal and Plastic
51-4062.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETFoundry Mold and Coremakers
51-4071.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETPatternmakers, Wood
51-7032.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETSource and method
These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
AltoTrail preserves the source relationship type. The order is technical and does not show which occupation is best, most relevant or recommended.
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Alternative labels
pleat pattern-maker
injection molding tool maker
wooden pattern-maker
pattern grader cutter
foundry pattern maker
pleat patternmaker
foundry pattern-maker
pleat pattern maker
metal patternmaker
pattern maker/joiner
metal pattern maker
casting mold maker
foundry patternmaker
injection moulding tool maker
metal pattern-maker
sheet metal pattern cutter
wooden pattern maker
pattern-maker/joiner
wooden patternmaker
Occupation group
Toolmakers and related workers (7222)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2a8d6b4c-661d-4620-8f68-2c99e78f512e |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7222.1 |
| ISCO group | 7222 |
| Concept type | Occupation |