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Moulding
Have you ever watched someone make handmade chocolates? If you have, then chances are you’ll know that a mould can be used to make things other than chocolate by pouring molten liquids such as metal.
What sort of things do Moulding workers do?
- Read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Plan sequence of operations
- Set up, adjust and operate various machines to make sand and ceramics moulds
- Make sand cores to create internal shapes in castings
- Pour molten metal into moulds to produce metal castings
- Heat treat completed castings
- Work with computer simulations programs
Where do Moulding workers work?
In foundries which manufacture for:
- Automotive and transport industries
- Marine
- Aviation and space
- Building and restoration
- Mining
- Surgical
- Water supply
You may enjoy being an Moulding worker if you…
- Have good science and math skills
- Can work carefully and accurately with your hands, machines and tools
- Are creative and have a good eye for design
- Have good hand-eye coordination
- Are safety-conscious
- Are good at problem-solving
What sort of training do you need?
You will need to complete a New Apprenticeship in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Casting and Moulding). Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require a Year 10 pass with good results in English, Maths and Science. Some employers require completion of Year 12. The length of training can vary and may involve both on-the-job and off-the-job components. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations to Certificate III level. You may be able to start to start training for this job while still at school.
Smart Move
Moulders may proceed to a number of positions including supervisor, foreperson, foundry engineer and foundry technician metallurgist.
You will need to complete a New Apprenticeship in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Casting and Moulding). Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require a Year 10 pass with good results in English, Maths and Science. Some employers require completion of Year 12. The length of training can vary and may involve both on-the-job and off-the-job components. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations to Certificate III level. You may be able to start to start training for this job while still at school.
Smart Move
Moulders may proceed to a number of positions including supervisor, foreperson, foundry engineer and foundry technician metallurgist.
