# Foundry Mold and Coremakers

> Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 51-4071.00
- **Summary:** Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.

## Aliases

- Core Machine Operator
- Core Maker
- Coremaker
- Molder
- Core Stripper
- Green Sand Molder
- Mold Maker
- Mold Operator
- No Bake Molder
- Sand Molder
- Airset Caster
- Airset Molder

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.v |
| Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |
| Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.an |
| Form and assemble slab cores around patterns, and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |
| Move and position workpieces, such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Rotate sweep boards around spindles to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |
| Pour molten metal into molds, manually or with crane ladles. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.3.f |
| Lift upper mold sections from lower sections, and remove molded patterns. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.an |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Clean production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Smooth metal surfaces or edges. | 4.A.3.a.2.o |
| Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Signal others to coordinate work activities. | 4.A.4.b.1.b |
| Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds. | 4.A.3.a.2.an |
| Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces. | 4.A.3.a.2.v |
| Place materials into molds. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Build production molds. | 4.A.3.a.2.aj |
| Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Remove workpieces from molds. | 4.A.3.a.2.an |
| Operate heating or drying equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.f |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.75 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.62 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.5 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.5 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.39 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.38 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.37 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 3.27 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.27 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.25 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.25 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.24 |
| Physics | knowledge | 3.15 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.12 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 3.12 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.07 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.02 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3 |
| Visualization | ability | 3 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3 |
| Auditory Attention | ability | 3 |
| Chemistry | knowledge | 2.98 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 2.95 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 2.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 2.88 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 2.88 |
| Rate Control | ability | 2.88 |
| Dynamic Strength | ability | 2.88 |
| Stamina | ability | 2.88 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | ability | 2.88 |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 2.82 |
| Administrative | knowledge | 2.75 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| PTC Creo Parametric | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Industrial Control Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| CNC Software Mastercam | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | no | no |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software | no | no |
| Machine control software | Industrial control software | no | no |
| PTC Creo Parametric | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 5 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 4.94 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.88 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 4.74 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.6 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.41 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 4.33 |
| Contact With Others | 4.31 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.27 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.25 |
| Time Pressure | 4.2 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.18 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.03 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.99 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.96 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.94 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 3.92 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.84 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.83 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.75 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 3.72 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.52 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.51 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.48 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.41 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 3.29 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.26 |
| Level of Competition | 3.24 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.19 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.18 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.08 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.96 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.8 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 2.77 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 2.51 |
| Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | 2.45 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.41 |
| Exposed to High Places | 2.41 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.32 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.24 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 64.37 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 35.63 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.82 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 6.06 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.5 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 2.78 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.49 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.27 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.19 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 2.14 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.14 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 2.03 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 1.92 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.5 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 1.37 |
| Applied Arts and Design | specific_interest_area | 1.32 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.23 |
| Visual Arts | specific_interest_area | 1.23 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51-9195.00 | role-51-9195-00 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | Primary-Short |
| 51-4072.00 | role-51-4072-00 | Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Primary-Short |
| 51-2051.00 | role-51-2051-00 | Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | Primary-Short |
| 51-9022.00 | role-51-9022-00 | Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | Primary-Short |
| 49-9045.00 | role-49-9045-00 | Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | Primary-Short |
| 51-9041.00 | role-51-9041-00 | Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Primary-Long |
| 51-7042.00 | role-51-7042-00 | Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | Primary-Long |
| 51-6091.00 | role-51-6091-00 | Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | Primary-Long |
| 51-9032.00 | role-51-9032-00 | Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Primary-Long |
| 51-4022.00 | role-51-4022-00 | Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Primary-Long |
| 51-9031.00 | role-51-9031-00 | Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | Supplemental |
| 51-4194.00 | role-51-4194-00 | Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Advanced Manufacturing | advanced-manufacturing |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Precision Production | precision-production |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 45700
- **Mean Wage:** 46910
- **Pct10Wage:** 36220
- **Pct25Wage:** 39370
- **Pct75Wage:** 51360
- **Pct90Wage:** 61390
- **Employment:** 12720
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 12460 | 45760 | 11.83 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 200 | 36060 | 0.27 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 150 | 36960 | 0.69 |
| 332710 | 332710 | Machine Shops | National industry |  | 46540 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 12460 | 11.83 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 150 | 0.69 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 200 | 0.27 |
- **Count:** 4

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.67 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.740349 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -1.785023 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.641733 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 2
- **Percentile:** 0
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 3 | felten_aioe |
| 3 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 0 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.740349 | 3 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0 | 3 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0 | 0 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.67
- **Percentile:** 56
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0
- **Beta:** 0
- **Gamma:** 0

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** -25.9
- **Growth Percentile:** 1
- **Direction:** Declining
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 0.9
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 14
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 12.7
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 9.4

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 13
- **Skills:** 33
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 6
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 2c575fd28dae8ee6