Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators
Operate metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $20.63 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -6.1% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less
is typically required.
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On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist) Core Machine Operator Core Oven Tender See more job title examples |
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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 pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators *
U S |
$17.36 | $19.33 | $23.53 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.44 | $20.63 | $23.75 |
Central Minnesota |
$19.31 | $23.23 | $26.02 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.87 | $20.63 | $21.99 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$18.39 | $19.3 | $23.18 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.99 | $23.37 | $23.65 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$18.33 | $20.45 | $23.75 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3140 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators most often work?
- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- Primary Metal Manufacturing
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
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