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TITLE: Metal Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators and Tenders
DEFINITION: Operate or tend metal molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal products, such as pipes, brake drums, and rods, and metal parts, such as automobile trim, carburetor housings, and motor parts. Machines include centrifugal casting machines, vacuum casting machines, turnover draw-type coremaking machines, conveyor-screw coremaking machines, and die casting machines.
TASKS:
1. Starts and operates furnace, oven, diecasting, coremaking, metal molding, or rotating machines to pour metal or create molds and casts.
2. Positions ladles or pourers and adjusts controls to regulate the flow of metal, sand, or coolant into mold.
3. Positions, aligns, and secures molds or core boxes in holding devices or under pouring spouts and tubes, using hand tools.
4. Removes casting from mold, mold from press, or core from core box, using tongs, pliers, hydraulic ram, or by inversion.
5. Observes and records data from pyrometers, lights, and gauges to monitor molding process and adjust furnace temperature.
6. Pours or loads metal or sand into melting pot, furnace, mold, core box or hopper, using shovel, ladle, or machine.
7. Fills core boxes and mold patterns with sand or powders, using ramming tools or pneumatic hammers, and removes excess.
8. Inspects metal casts, and molds for cracks, bubbles, or other defects and measures castings to ensure specifications met.
9. Assembles shell halves, patterns, and foundry flasks, and reinforces core boxes, using glue, clamps, wire, bolts, rams, or machines.
10. Skims or pours dross, slag, or impurities from molten metal, using ladle, rake, hoe, spatula, or spoon.
11. Sprays, smokes, or coats molds with compounds to lubricate or insulate mold, using acetylene torches or sprayers.
12. Smoothes and cleans inner surface of mold, using brush, scraper, airhose, or grinding wheel, and fills imperfections with refractory material.
13. Weighs metals and powders and computes amounts of materials necessary to produce mixture of specified content.
14. Requisitions molds and supplies and inventories and records finished products.
15. Signals or directs other workers to load conveyor, spray molds, or remove ingots.
16. Cuts spouts and pouring holes in molds and sizes hardened cores, using saws.
17. Cleans, glues, and racks cores, ingots, or finished products for storage.
18. Repairs or replaces damaged molds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand- powered press, or jib crane.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
70 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
60 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
45 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
40 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
35 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
30 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
25 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
25 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
25 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
25 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
15 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
15 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
10 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
5 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
5 Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
5 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
5 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
96 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
92 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
92 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
83 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
79 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
79 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
79 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
71 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
71 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
71 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
71 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
71 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
67 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
67 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
67 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
58 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
54 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
54 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
54 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
54 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
50 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
50 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
50 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
46 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
46 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
46 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
42 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
42 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
42 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
42 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
38 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
33 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
33 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
33 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
29 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
29 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
29 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
29 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
29 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
13 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
13 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
4 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
4 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
4 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
80 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
75 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
65 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
65 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
65 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
65 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
60 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
60 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
60 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
60 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
60 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
60 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
55 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
55 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
50 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
50 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
50 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
50 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
50 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
50 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
50 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
45 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
45 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
45 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
45 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
45 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
45 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
45 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
45 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
40 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
40 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
40 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
40 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
40 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
40 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
40 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
40 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
40 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
35 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
35 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
30 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
25 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
25 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
25 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
20 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
20 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
20 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
20 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
20 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
15 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
10 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
10 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
92 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
92 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
79 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
71 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
67 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
67 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
67 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
63 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
58 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
46 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
46 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
46 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
46 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
42 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
42 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
38 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
33 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
29 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
29 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
29 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
25 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
25 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
25 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
25 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
13 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
13 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
13 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
8 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
8 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
8 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
8 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
8 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
4 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
4 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
4 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
4 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
4 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
100 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
90 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
80 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
75 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
75 (F) Hazardous Equipment
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
64 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
60 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
60 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
60 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
60 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
56 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
55 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
52 (D) Hazardous Equipment
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
50 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
50 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
50 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
48 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
47 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
43 (L) Hazardous Equipment
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
40 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
40 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
40 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
40 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
40 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
36 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
35 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
35 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
34 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
33 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
32 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
31 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
30 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
30 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
30 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
28 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
25 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
20 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
20 (F) Whole Body Vibration
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?
20 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
14 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
10 (F) High Places
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to high places? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
10 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
9 (L) High Places
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to high places while performing this job? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
8 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
8 (D) Diseases or Infections
If injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
8 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
8 (D) High Places
If injury, due to exposure to high places, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
5 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
5 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
5 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
5 (F) Diseases or Infections
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to diseases/infection? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
4 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
4 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
3 (L) Diseases or Infections
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
89 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
39 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
17 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
17 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
11 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
11 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
61 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
51 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
48 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
41 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
36 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
27 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
91 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
69 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
66 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
66 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
59 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
50 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
50 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
47 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
47 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
44 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
44 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
38 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
38 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
34 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
34 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
31 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
31 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
31 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
28 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
22 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
16 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
974682010 Blocker, Metal Base 518685026 Shell Molder 514582010 Vacuum Caster 518685022 Coremaker, Machine III 518682010 Machine Molder 502685010 Molder, Lead Ingot 514362010 Pig-Machine Operator 514562010 Centrifugal-Casting-Machine Operator III 502685014 Remelter 514685018 Die-Casting-Machine Operator II 502482010 Caster 502482014 Casting-Machine Operator, Automatic 502682010 Bullet-Casting Operator 518685018 Coremaker, Machine II 502382010 Bullet-Slug-Casting-Machine Operator 514685014 Centrifugal-Casting-Machine Operator II 514685010 Centrifugal-Casting-Machine Operator I 518685014 Coremaker, Machine I 514682010 Casting-Wheel Operator 514662010 Casting Operator 502362010 Shot Dropper 590685018 Diamond Blender |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0044 CASTER (nonfer metal) |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
719 Molding and Casting Machine Operators |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
480599 Precision Metal Workers, Other 480206 Lithographer and Platemaker 480201 Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
060432 Elemental Work: Industrial: Manual Work, Casting and Molding 060408 Elemental Work: Industrial: Machine Work, Stone, Glass, and Clay 060419 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Assorted Materials Pr 060210 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Metal Processing 060417 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Clay Processing 051005 Crafts: Reproduction 060410 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Metal Processing |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
91911 Metal Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators and Tenders |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
4374 Core Making |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
