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Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Job Information
Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.
Information
- Manufacturing industries employ over 90 percent of workers.
- A few weeks of on-the-job training is sufficient for most workers to learn basic machine tending operations, but a year or more is required to become a highly skilled operator or setter.
- Employment is projected to decline rapidly.
- Those who can operate multiple machines will have the best opportunities for advancement and for gaining jobs with more long-term potential.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $30,790/yr ($15.40/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Below Average |
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Education | High School diploma |