Die caster, Ringa hanga tauira huanga
Also known as
- Die casting machine operator, die cast operator
Die casters use metal moulds and core-making machines to mould and cast metal parts or products.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$58K to $91K
Most common
$109K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Die casters
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in factories
- may work in hot, noisy and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
- Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
- Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
- Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
- Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
- Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
- Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
You usually learn on the job to become a die caster and a qualification and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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