Mechanical skills
Metal Moulders & Coremakers must have a good understanding of how the machines and all their parts work, as well as use of the machinery.
Metal Moulders & Coremakers
Descriptions & Duties
- Metal Moulders and Coremakers make moulds and cores for casting metal using various foundry equipment and machinery. Their duties include reading specifications and work orders; making moulds for casting metal; making cores for use in metal moulds; operating, monitoring and maintaining metal moulding or coremaking machines; repairing surface imperfections; smoothing and cleaning moulds and core boxes; examining product quality to verify conformance to specifications; moving or positioning work pieces using cranes.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- typically gain skills through work experiences
Professional qualification
- knowledge of metal moulds and cores is an advantage
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 5-8
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 8-10
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Skill Enhancement Courses
Work Environment
- Metal Moulders & Coremakers should follow precautions and wear protective equipment.
Tools
- Pliers
- Hammers
- Handheld thermometer
- Heat resistant clothing
- Meld clamps
- Injection moulding machines
- Metal cutters
- Pressure indicators
- Radius gauge
- Safety glasses
- Screwdrivers
- Slings
- Stop watch
- Thickness measuring devices
- Metal shearing machine
- Utility knives
- Core making machines
- Surface grinding machines
- Buffing machine
