Casting mould maker

Description

Casting mould makers create metal, wooden or plastic models of the finished product to be cast. The patterns are then used to create moulds, eventually leading to the casting of the product of the same shape as the pattern.

Other titles

The following job titles also refer to casting mould maker:

injection molding tool maker
pattern maker/joiner
wooden pattern-maker
foundry pattern-maker
wooden patternmaker
pleat pattern maker
foundry patternmaker
pattern grader cutter
wooden pattern maker
metal patternmaker
pleat pattern-maker
sheet metal pattern cutter
metal pattern maker
injection moulding tool maker
metal pattern-maker
pattern-maker/joiner
pleat patternmaker
foundry pattern maker

Minimum qualifications

A high school diploma is generally required to work as a casting mould maker.

ISCO skill level

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

  • the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
  • the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
  • the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Casting mould maker is a Skill level 2 occupation.

Casting mould maker career path

Similar occupations

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to casting mould maker.

foundry moulder
mouldmaker
gear machinist
container equipment assembler
motor vehicle body assembler

Long term prospects

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of casting mould maker. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of casting mould maker with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

motor vehicle assembly supervisor
rolling stock assembly supervisor
aircraft assembly supervisor
vessel assembly supervisor
metallurgical technician

Essential knowledge and skills

Essential knowledge

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of casting mould maker.

  • Casting processes: The various practices used in the casting of metal, plastics and other cast materials, including mould filling, solidification, cooling, and others, all relating to varying approaches in case of different types of material.

Essential skills and competences

These skills are necessary for the role of casting mould maker.

  • Operate precision measuring equipment: Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
  • Read standard blueprints: Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
  • Mark processed workpiece: Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.
  • Calculate allowances for shrinkage in casting processes: Calculate and take into account the level of allowance and shrinkage of the casted material that occur during casting when designing the pattern for the mould. Convert the margin calculation and dimensions to exact tolerances, ensuring the pattern will be larger than the casting.
  • Interpret 3D plans: Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.
  • Repair patterns: Repair and rework various kinds of templates and patterns in manufacturing processes.
  • Operate patternmaking machinery: Operate various kinds of machinery and equipment involved in the production of patterns, such as drilling machines, milling machines, lathe machines, cutting machines, grinding machines, hand drills, and others.
  • Interpret 2D plans: Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.

Optional knowledge and skills

Optional knowledge

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of casting mould maker. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

  • Non-ferrous metal processing: Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
  • Ferrous metal processing: Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
  • Types of metal: Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
  • Types of plastic: Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
  • Types of wood: Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.
  • Precious metal processing: Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.

Optional skills and competences

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of casting mould maker. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

  • Attend to detail in casting processes: Attend in the metal processing casting work to specificities and details concerning the quality of the casting and moulds.
  • Tend CNC milling machine: Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
  • Select pattern material: Select the appropriate material, such as a specific type of metal, wood or plastic, for patternmaking in service of casting processes.
  • Tend CNC grinding machine: Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) grinding machine designed for manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
  • Assemble pattern parts: Assemble various sections of a pattern designed for casting processes, by use of several tools and equipment such as bolts, screws, rivets, glue, and others.
  • Tend CNC drilling machine: Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) drilling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
  • Prepare technical reports: Prepare technical reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
  • Set up machine controls: Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
  • Supervise work: Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.
  • Apply coating to patterns: Provide a protective painted or sprayed layer, of, for example, lacquer, to a pattern.
  • Tend computer numerical control lathe machine: Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathe and turn machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
  • Tend lathe: Tend a lathe designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

ISCO group and title

7222 – Toolmakers and related workers


References
  1. Casting mould maker – ESCO
Last updated on September 10, 2022

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