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94101.02 – Metal casters

Metal casters operate machines to cast molten metal for use in foundries.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Casting machine operator - foundry
  • Metal caster - foundry

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to understand machine controls, set parameters such as temperature and casting speed, and adjust settings as needed to achieve desired casting outcomes
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to observe machine indicators, monitor process parameters and respond promptly to alarms or deviations
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to position and guide tools, moulds and pouring equipment with precision
  • Manual Dexterity to manipulate tools such as ladles, crucibles, trowels and sprue cutters with precision and coordination, preventing spills or accidents and minimizing the risk of injury
  • Stress Tolerance to maintain focus and composure while performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced, noisy and physically demanding environment
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand manufacturing processes of metals, such as different types of moulds, casting methods, metallurgical properties of metals and quality control standards

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Set up and operate various casting machines to cast ferrous and non-ferrous metal products; hand ladle and pour molten metal into moulds to produce castings.

Additional information

  • There is some mobility between workers in this unit group.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Labourers in mineral and metal processing (95100)
  • Supervisors, mineral and metal processing (92010)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

Minor group

9410 – Machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing

Unit group

94101 – Foundry workers

Occupational profile

94101.02 – Metal casters

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