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FOUNDRY LEADMAN: Safety First

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Jorge works in a foundry where he leads a team of workers making cores and molds using molten metal. He shares what a typical day looks like for him and explains what he does. Jorge also talks about how and why he got this job and the importance of always thinking about safety first when working around machinery.

Job Title: Leadman

Job Summary: Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Job Description

Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces. Foundry mold and coremakers make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Certification Requirement

Recommended by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$20,000 - $40,000

Projected Job Growth

0 to 10 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time

Typical workplace

Office, Outdoor, Indoor, Physically demanding

Personal Qualities

Detail oriented, Verbal communication skills, Teamwork, Technical skills, Strength/stamina, People skills, Hand-eye coordination, Likes working with hands

Educational Path

Education Requirement

High school degree

Recommended Education Degree

High school degree
Apprenticeship
Trade/vocational School

Recommended Majors

Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Mathematics
Computer Science
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering

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