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Perform a variety of duties such as mixing materials, assembling mold parts, filling molds, and stacking molds to mold and cast a wide range of products.

Salary for Molding and Casting Workers

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Percentile
75th
Percentile
Mean
U.S. $22,270
($10.71)
$34,310
($16.50)
$29,090
($13.98)
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Job Zone Description

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation

Overall Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience maybe helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer could benefit from experience in installing dry wall, but an inexperienced person could learn the job fairly easily.

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job related course work. In some cases, you may need an associate's or bachelor's degree.

Job Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Examples
Drywall installers, fire inspectors, flight attendants, pharmacy technicians, retail salespersons, and bank tellers.

In these occupations you can often use your knowledge and skills to help others.

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