Metal casting trades worker, Kaimahi ā-rehe hangarewa maitai
Also known as
- Foundry worker, metal moulder, foundry moulder, metal mould maker, coremaker
Metal casting trades workers make or form moulds used to produce metal castings.
Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$60K to $106K
Most common
$181K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Metal casting trades workers
- usually work shifts and may work overtime
- usually work in metal foundries and industrial workshops
- may work in hot, dusty and noisy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- operate extrusion machines to shape materials
- heat materials so they can be formed
- feed materials into machines
- cut extruded products
- remove finished products from machines
- smooth edges of finished products
- lift materials using cranes and hoists
- communicate with workers to coordinate work
- clean extrusion machines
- follow safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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