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casting machine operator

Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape.

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DESCRIPTION

Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape. They set up and tend casting machines to process molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals to manufacture metal materials. They conduct the flow of molten metals into casts, taking care to create the exact right circumstances to obtain the highest quality metal. They observe the flow of metal to identify faults. In case of a fault, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of moulding
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
types of metal

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
cast metal
manipulate metal
OPTIONALOptional competences
monitor gauge
operate metal heating equipment

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Skills overview

36total
23 essential
13 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 23 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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