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Overview
The work combines foundry patterns, cores, sand mixtures, mould uniformity, pouring holes, reinforcement, defect repair and handling of ferrous or non-ferrous metals.
In job descriptions, look for manual mouldmaking, core maintenance, casting accuracy, filled moulds, metal manufacturing processes, production schedules, workpiece marking and shift coordination.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Mouldmaking in a foundry is hands-on work with sand mixtures, patterns and cores before metal is poured into the prepared shape.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes constructing moulds, selecting mould types, maintaining cores, repairing defects, adding reinforcement, making pouring holes and checking uniformity.
Salary context
Compare pay through casting precision, metal type, manual skill, shift coordination, defect repair, production deadlines, supervision and responsibility for filled moulds.
Career paths
A path can move from foundry operations, core work or metal processing toward senior mouldmaking, shift coordination or quality-focused casting roles.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy names sand moulds, cores, patterns, ferrous or non-ferrous metals, pouring holes, workpiece marking and production schedules.
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Occupation group
foundry operative (7211.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5318abf2-2e7b-4d09-ae57-6bd500689ebc |
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| ESCO code | 7211.1.3 |
| ISCO group | 7211 |
| Concept type | Occupation |