[Core] [65% incumbents] Collect samples, or signal workers to sample metal for analysis.
  DWAs: Collect samples of materials or products for testing. | Signal others to coordinate work activities.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Skim slag or remove excess metal from ingots or equipment, using hand tools, strainers, rakes, or burners, collecting scrap for recycling.
  DWAs: Trim excess material from workpieces. | Skim impurities from molten metal.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms.
  DWAs: Place materials into molds. | Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Position equipment such as ladles, grinding wheels, pouring nozzles, or crucibles, or signal other workers to position equipment.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | Signal others to coordinate work activities.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.
  DWAs: Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. | Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Remove solidified steel or slag from pouring nozzles, using long bars or oxygen burners.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.
  DWAs: Inspect production equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Load specified amounts of metal and flux into furnaces or clay crucibles.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Transport metal ingots to storage areas, using forklifts.
  DWAs: Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas. | Operate forklifts or other loaders.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Assemble and embed cores in casting frames, using hand tools and equipment.
  DWAs: Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Remove metal ingots or cores from molds, using hand tools, cranes, and chain hoists.
  DWAs: Remove workpieces from molds.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Add metal to molds to compensate for shrinkage.
  DWAs: Place materials into molds.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Turn valves to circulate water through cores, or spray water on filled molds to cool and solidify metal.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow. | Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Pull levers to lift ladle stoppers and to allow molten steel to flow into ingot molds to specified heights.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Repair and maintain metal forms and equipment, using hand tools, sledges, and bars.
  DWAs: Repair templates, patterns, or molds. | Maintain production or processing equipment.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Stencil identifying information on ingots and pigs, using special hand tools.
  DWAs: Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.11 lvl:1.97) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Production and Processing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:2.61 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mechanical (imp:2.46 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Administration and Management (imp:2.20 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:2.16 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Transportation (imp:2.13 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.91 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Chemistry (imp:1.78 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.75) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:1.72) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.67) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.67) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Design (imp:1.63) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administrative (imp:1.58) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Communications and Media (imp:1.51 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Physics (imp:1.49) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Law and Government (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Biology (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Geography (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Rate Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Stamina (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Response Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Written Expression (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.06 lvl:4.85) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.05 lvl:4.72) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.76 lvl:4.36) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.69 lvl:3.67) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.67 lvl:3.66) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.63 lvl:3.59) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.55 lvl:3.03) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.45 lvl:3.87) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.38 lvl:3.45) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.37 lvl:3.22) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.27 lvl:3.23) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.26 lvl:2.70) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Getting Information (imp:3.24 lvl:2.46) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.22 lvl:3.21) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.20 lvl:3.26) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Processing Information (imp:3.16 lvl:3.29) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.11 lvl:3.01) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.06 lvl:3.56) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.06 lvl:2.97) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.98 lvl:2.84) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.86 lvl:2.68) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.80 lvl:2.44) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.74 lvl:2.81) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.68 lvl:2.23) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Working with Computers (imp:2.66 lvl:2.15) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.63 lvl:2.16) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.61 lvl:2.41) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.53 lvl:2.43) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.51 lvl:2.44) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.45 lvl:2.08) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.43 lvl:2.14) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.42 lvl:1.97) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.38 lvl:2.24) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.17 lvl:1.71) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.11 lvl:1.72) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.09 lvl:1.70) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.06 lvl:1.58) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.83) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.69) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.68 lvl:1.18) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.41) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Cautiousness (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.86) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.46) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.40) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:0.88) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:0.80) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.77) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.58) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:0.55) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.05) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:0.01) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.20) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.57) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.63) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.71) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.71) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 4,560
  annual_median    : $51,810
  annual_pct10     : $38,480
  annual_pct25     : $45,190
  annual_pct75     : $61,700
  annual_pct90     : $72,040
  annual_mean      : $54,290
  hourly_median    : $24.91

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Tennessee ($71,880)
  lowest_state     : Kentucky ($38,800)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.853x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (23 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,500  median: $  52,100

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,500  median: $  52,100

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Hot metal typesetting (similarity: 0.3404)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_metal_typesetting
  QID: Q883672
  Extract: In printing and typography, hot metal typesetting is a technology for typesetting text in letterpress printing. This method injects molten type metal into a mold that has the shape of one or more glyphs. The resulting sorts or slugs are later used to press ink onto paper. Normally the typecasting ma

  Title: Continuous casting (similarity: 0.3636)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuous_casting
  QID: Q1506832
  Extract: Continuous casting, also called strand casting, is the process whereby molten metal is solidified into a "semifinished" billet, bloom, or slab for subsequent rolling in the finishing mills. Prior to the introduction of continuous casting in the 1950s, steel was poured into stationary molds to form i

  Title: Bellfounding (similarity: 0.2105)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellfounding
  QID: Q17308314
  Extract: 
Bellfounding is the casting and tuning of large bronze bells in a foundry for use such as in churches, clock towers and public buildings, either to signify the time or an event, or as a musical carillon or chime. Large bells are made by casting bell metal in moulds designed for their intended music

  Title: Lost-foam casting (similarity: 0.3721)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-foam_casting
  QID: Q384684
  Extract: Lost-foam casting (LFC) is a type of evaporative-pattern casting process that is similar to investment casting except foam is used for the pattern instead of wax. This process takes advantage of the low boiling point of polymer foams to simplify the investment casting process by removing the need to

  Title: Meyer (family of bronze casters) (similarity: 0.4483)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meyer_(family_of_bronze_casters)
  QID: Q106254687
  Extract: The family name Meyer stands for a dynasty of bronze casters of German origin, documented between the late 16th and the end of the 18th century, active in Copenhagen, Florence, Helsingør, Riga, Stockholm and Tallinn. They were predominantly cannon and bell casters and occasionally statue casters. Ov

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET data including specific tasks, transferable skills, and wage information from BLS OEWS May 2025. Limited only by lack of direct Wikipedia coverage of this specific occupation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:27:57.717107+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,697
tokens_output        : 4,596
cost_usd             : $0.049899
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. Related articles on continuous casting and bellfounding provide context for metal casting processes, but no specific coverage of the pourer and caster occupation exists.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Pourers and Casters, Metal operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots in manufacturing environments. These skilled production workers require precise manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and the ability to monitor temperature gauges and observe color changes while controlling dangerous molten metal processes. With median wages of $51,810 (BLS OEWS May 2025) and employment concentrated in manufacturing facilities, this occupation represents essential metalworking expertise in foundries and casting operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Metal pourers and casters begin their shifts by examining molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated, then load specified amounts of metal and flux into furnaces or clay crucibles. They position equipment such as ladles, grinding wheels, pouring nozzles, or crucibles, coordinating with other workers through hand signals. Throughout the day, they read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units to maintain proper casting conditions. The core of their work involves pouring and regulating molten metal flow into molds using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms, requiring extreme precision and safety awareness. They regularly collect samples for analysis, skim slag or remove excess metal using hand tools and strainers, and remove solidified steel or slag from equipment using long bars or oxygen burners.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess high realistic interests, demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with dangerous materials and heavy machinery. They exhibit exceptional arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, and control precision, combined with the perceptual speed needed to monitor multiple gauges and visual cues simultaneously. Successful metal pourers are highly cautious and dependable workers who can maintain attention to detail in high-stress, physically demanding environments involving extreme temperatures and molten materials. They possess good communication skills for coordinating with team members through verbal and visual signals, along with the stress tolerance necessary to work safely around potentially hazardous molten metal processes.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (80% of workers) with some accepting candidates with less than high school education (20%), reflecting the Job Zone 2 classification requiring minimal formal preparation. Entry typically involves on-the-job training in foundry operations, safety procedures, and equipment operation under experienced supervision. New workers learn to recognize temperature indicators, proper metal handling techniques, and safety protocols through hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced pourers and casters can advance to supervisory roles overseeing foundry operations or specialize in complex casting techniques requiring advanced technical knowledge. Career progression may include roles as foundry mold and coremakers, metal-refining furnace operators, or heat treating equipment operators, leveraging transferable skills in operations monitoring and quality control analysis. Some workers transition into related manufacturing positions such as forging machine operators or molding and casting machine setters, or move into technical training roles within metalworking facilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment of 4,560 workers nationwide reflects a specialized but stable occupation concentrated heavily in manufacturing sectors (4,500 employed). Median annual wages of $51,810 (BLS OEWS May 2025) range from $38,480 at the 10th percentile to $72,040 at the 90th percentile, with significant geographic variation from Kentucky ($38,800) to Tennessee ($71,880). The 1.85x wage ratio between highest and lowest paying states suggests regional differences in manufacturing concentration and cost of living. This occupation serves essential roles in metal production and manufacturing, particularly in foundries and casting operations where automated alternatives face limitations due to the precision and judgment required for quality control.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The hands-on nature of controlling molten metal flow and making real-time adjustments based on visual cues and temperature readings provides some protection from automation. While some aspects like temperature monitoring could be automated, the critical need for human judgment in quality assessment, safety responses, and coordination with team members maintains employment stability in this specialized manufacturing role.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Foundry Mold and Coremakers (51-4071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve examining molds, assembling cores in casting frames, and working with molten metal in foundry environments with similar manual dexterity requirements.
    data: Examine molds to ensure clean and proper coating
    data: Assemble and embed cores in casting frames
    data: Manual Dexterity imp:3.5
  [knowledge_overlap] Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (51-4051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations require Production and Processing knowledge (imp:2.8) and involve monitoring furnace operations and adjusting heating equipment.
    data: Production and Processing knowledge imp:2.8
    data: Read temperature gauges and observe color changes
    data: Adjust furnace flames and heating units
  [skill_overlap] Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high Operations Monitoring (imp:3.1) and Operation and Control (imp:3.1) transferable skills for managing casting equipment and processes.
    data: Operations Monitoring imp:3.1
    data: Operation and Control imp:3.1
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes imp:4.0
  [riasec_cluster] Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4023.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations exhibit strong Realistic interests (R:7.00) with focus on mechanical work, equipment operation, and metal processing in manufacturing environments.
    data: RIASEC R:7.00
    data: Mechanical knowledge imp:2.5
    data: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment imp:3.5
  [wage_band] Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations likely fall within similar wage ranges as specialized metal processing roles in manufacturing requiring comparable skill levels and Job Zone 2 preparation.
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
    data: Manufacturing sector concentration
    data: Median annual $51,810

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['pourer', 'caster', 'molten metal', 'foundry', 'ladle', 'ingot', 'casting', 'furnace']
  exclude_keywords : ['plastic', 'ceramic', 'concrete', 'food', 'chemical']
  title_patterns   : ['*Pourer', '*Caster', '*Ladle*', 'Casting*Operator', '*Foundry*']
  common_variations: ['Metal Pourer', 'Casting Operator', 'Ladle Tender', 'Foundry Worker', 'Ingot Caster', 'DC Caster', 'Die Cast Operator', 'Bull Ladle Tender']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'metal', 'production', 'materials', 'hand', 'casting', 'control', 'principles', 'molds', 'tools', 'techniques', 'includes', 'objects', 'molten', 'quality', 'operations', 'activities', 'ideas']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  42  0.01443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  dwas:24%  onet_tasks:12%
tendency                   42  0.01443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01374  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:5%
metal                      31  0.01065  inference            inference:45%  onet_tasks:32%  wikipedia:19%
production                 20  0.00687  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:40%  wikipedia:10%
materials                  20  0.00687  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:40%  inference:10%
hand                       19  0.00653  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:37%  onet_tasks:32%  inference:32%
casting                    19  0.00653  wikipedia            wikipedia:58%  inference:37%  onet_tasks:5%
control                    16  0.00550  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:19%  wikipedia:6%
principles                 16  0.00550  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
molds                      15  0.00515  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  dwas:33%  inference:20%
tools                      12  0.00412  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  onet_dimensions:42%  dwas:8%
techniques                 12  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  inference:17%
includes                   12  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
molten                     11  0.00378  inference            inference:55%  onet_tasks:18%  wikipedia:18%
quality                    11  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:27%  wikipedia:18%
operations                 11  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:45%
activities                 11  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:18%
ideas                      11  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                 10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
products                   10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:50%
body                       10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
casters                     9  0.00309  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
flow                        8  0.00275  dwas                 dwas:38%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:25%
needs                       8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
providing                   8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
standards                   8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
arm                         8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
performing                  8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%