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
$51K
Lower
$61K to $97K
Most common
$137K
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
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou 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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