Moulders, core makers and die casters
£28,679
Average salary
46 hours
Average weekly hours
1.82%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Moulders, core makers and die casters
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5212
Moulders, core makers and die casters make sand, loam and plaster moulds and cores for casting metal and pour or inject molten metal into dies by hand or machine.
Common tasks include:
- positions moulding frame over pattern, fills it with sand, loam, or plaster and compacts by hand or machine;
- transfers mould unit to oven for baking or hardens by injecting carbon dioxide;
- separates mould from pattern and repairs damage or imperfections in mould surfaces;
- applies refractory bonding solution to moulds and dies to prevent molten metal fusing with sand;
- fits cores in mould to form hollow parts in casting;
- prepares casting pit with vents to allow the escape of gases, scoops molten metal from furnace using ladle and pours it into die or die casting machine.
Qualifications
Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or have relevant practical experience. Training is by apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training. Apprenticeships in Engineering Material Processing at NVQ/SVQ Level 3 are available.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Moulders, core makers and die casters
Regional employment: Moulders, core makers and die casters
Future employment: Moulders, core makers and die casters
Top 12 industries: Moulders, core makers and die casters
Alternative & related job titles: Moulders, core makers and die casters
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Equality focus: Moulders, core makers and die casters
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£27,114
Female average annual salary
£28,679
Male average annual salary
24
Female average weekly hours
48
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Moulders, core makers and die casters
Workforce gender: Moulders, core makers and die casters
Breakdown by region
£
- highest annual average salary
£
- lowest annual average salary
71
North East (England) - Highest average weekly hours
34
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Moulders, core makers and die casters
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Moulders, core makers and die casters
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£16,164)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age