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Overview
Foundry moulders construct cores from wood, plastic, sand or other materials that can withstand casting conditions inside metal moulds.
In job descriptions, look for coremaking, moulds, ferrous or non-ferrous metals, sand types, core defects, gauge checks, pouring holes, molten metal, manufacturing schedules and safe foundry practice.
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Foundry moulders work before and around casting, preparing cores that shape empty spaces inside metal parts. The work is practical, precise and tied to mould materials, heat and production timing.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes core construction, sand types, metal processes, repair of core defects, gauge checks, pouring holes and safe handling near molten metal. Shift coordination may appear in larger foundries.
Salary context
Pay is likely to reflect foundry experience, complexity of cores, responsibility for defect prevention, ability to read production schedules and any lead duties during coremaking shifts.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior coremaking, foundry supervision, casting process quality, mould preparation or broader metal manufacturing roles tied to production schedules.
Good to know
Read adverts for the exact casting environment, materials and core methods. Strong adverts should name sand, moulds, metals, inspection routines and safety expectations around heat and molten metal.
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Occupation group
foundry operative (7211.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c5902c47-0c2e-45aa-94dd-951ad641449c |
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| ESCO code | 7211.1.2 |
| ISCO group | 7211 |
| Concept type | Occupation |