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Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Make wax molds that are used to produce metal castings in foundries.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $20.56 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Shrinking
Growth rate:  -3.3%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.
  • Build production molds.
  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
  • Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.
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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $20.56
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Foundry Mold and Coremakers *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $17.52 $20.1 $24.23
Minnesota
 $20.1

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