[Core] [67% incumbents] Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Smooth metal surfaces or edges.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
  DWAs: Place materials into molds.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together.
  DWAs: Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
  DWAs: Place materials into molds. | Build production molds.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Form and assemble slab cores around patterns, and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
  DWAs: Build production molds.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Move and position workpieces, such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
  DWAs: Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment. | Signal others to coordinate work activities.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
  DWAs: Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Pour molten metal into molds, manually or with crane ladles.
  DWAs: Place materials into molds.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.
  DWAs: Operate heating or drying equipment.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
  DWAs: Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Lift upper mold sections from lower sections, and remove molded patterns.
  DWAs: Remove workpieces from molds.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
  DWAs: Build production molds.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Rotate sweep boards around spindles to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
  DWAs: Build production molds.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Speaking (imp:2.62 lvl:1.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.39 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:3.37 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:3.27 lvl:3.87) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:3.27 lvl:4.01) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:3.24 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Physics (imp:3.15 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Design (imp:3.07 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.02 lvl:3.30) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:2.98 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.95 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Building and Construction (imp:2.82 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Administrative (imp:2.75 lvl:2.66) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:2.68 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.59 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.58 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.55 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.44 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:2.37 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.20 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Transportation (imp:2.15 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.10 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:2.06 lvl:1.07) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:2.00 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.97 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.96 lvl:1.22) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Communications and Media (imp:1.81 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Geography (imp:1.77 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.73) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.68 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:1.67) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.66) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.65 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.60 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Static Strength (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  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:1.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.39 lvl:6.01) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.28 lvl:4.72) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.79 lvl:4.18) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.75 lvl:3.59) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:3.73 lvl:3.19) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.73 lvl:3.55) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.63 lvl:3.55) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.55 lvl:3.45) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.52 lvl:3.82) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.28 lvl:2.42) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.22 lvl:2.64) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.17 lvl:3.02) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.13 lvl:2.95) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.04 lvl:3.61) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.03 lvl:3.45) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Processing Information (imp:2.97 lvl:3.03) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.86 lvl:2.12) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.62 lvl:2.53) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.57 lvl:3.00) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.55 lvl:1.49) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.51 lvl:2.66) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.51 lvl:2.40) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.41 lvl:1.66) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.41 lvl:1.30) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.35 lvl:2.15) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.33 lvl:2.40) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.29 lvl:2.50) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.25 lvl:2.19) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.25 lvl:1.08) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.25 lvl:1.96) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.23 lvl:2.00) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.18 lvl:2.11) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.13 lvl:1.07) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.09) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.80) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Working with Computers (imp:1.70 lvl:0.65) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.69) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.69) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.65) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.54) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.46) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.19) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — 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
  Cautiousness (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.95) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.81) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:0.55) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.43) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:0.32) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:0.30) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.24) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.03) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  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.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  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
  Initiative (imp:-0.08) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.38) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.59) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.63) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  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
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 12,790
  annual_median    : $48,110
  annual_pct10     : $37,160
  annual_pct25     : $41,870
  annual_pct75     : $57,350
  annual_pct90     : $62,640
  annual_mean      : $49,860
  hourly_median    : $23.13

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oregon ($67,060)
  lowest_state     : Tennessee ($37,310)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.797x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (33 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   12,430  median: $  48,330
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      290  median: $  39,520
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       50  median: $  71,180

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   12,430  median: $  48,330
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      290  median: $  39,520
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       50  median: $  71,180

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Moldmaker (similarity: 0.5000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldmaker
  QID: Q14089887
  Extract: A moldmaker or molder (moulder) is a skilled tradesperson who fabricates molds for use in casting metal products.

  Title: Demon core (similarity: 0.4865)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_core
  QID: Q1186448
  Extract: The demon core was a sphere of plutonium–gallium alloy that was involved in two fatal radiation accidents when scientists tested it as a fissile core of an early atomic bomb. It was manufactured in 1945 by the Manhattan Project, the U.S. nuclear weapon development effort during World War II. It was 

  Title: Enigma machine (similarity: 0.2927)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enigma_machine
  QID: Q150758
  Extract: The Enigma machine is a cipher device developed and used in the early- to mid-20th century to protect commercial, diplomatic, and military communication. It was employed extensively by Nazi Germany during World War II, in all branches of the German military. The Enigma machine was considered so secu

  Title: Future Assault Shell Technology helmet (similarity: 0.1846)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_Assault_Shell_Technology_helmet
  QID: Q24870571
  Extract: The Ops-Core Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) helmet, also known as the FAST helmet, is an American combat helmet used by special operations forces and law enforcement tactical organizations in various countries, as well as the current standard protective headgear of the Norwegian Armed Forces

  Title: Modulo (similarity: 0.2424)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulo
  QID: Q1799665
  Extract: In computing and mathematics, the modulo operation returns the remainder or signed remainder of a division, after one number is divided by another, the latter being called the modulus of the operation.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong data coverage with detailed task descriptions, comprehensive skill/knowledge profiles, and robust wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Job Zone 2 classification aligns with education requirements and skill complexity.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:30:53.929285+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,815
tokens_output        : 4,432
cost_usd             : $0.047511
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists, though 'Moldmaker' provides related context for skilled tradespeople who fabricate molds for metal casting applications.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Foundry mold and coremakers create precision sand and wax molds essential for metal casting operations in foundries and manufacturing facilities. These skilled craftspeople form cores, assemble mold sections, and prepare casting equipment to produce metal components across industries from automotive to aerospace. They combine manual dexterity with technical knowledge of metallurgy and production processes to ensure quality castings.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by cleaning and smoothing existing molds and core boxes, repairing any surface imperfections that could affect casting quality. They sift and pack sand into mold sections using pneumatic ramming tools, carefully positioning patterns and clamping sections together. Throughout the day, they form slab cores around patterns, position reinforcing wire, and cut spouts and runner holes for molten metal flow. They operate furnaces to bake cores and melt metals, pour molten metal into prepared molds, and apply parting agents to facilitate pattern removal. Quality inspection and equipment monitoring occur continuously to ensure casting specifications are met.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful foundry mold and coremakers possess strong attention to detail and dependability, as precision directly impacts casting quality and safety. They excel at hands-on problem solving and have the physical stamina for lifting, positioning, and manipulating heavy molds and equipment. Workers with a realistic personality orientation who enjoy tangible, systematic work with clear outcomes tend to flourish. Strong manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness are essential for precise mold assembly and pattern positioning.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most workers enter with a high school diploma (64.4%) or equivalent, though over one-third begin with less formal education. On-the-job training typically provides foundational knowledge of sand molding, core making, and metallurgy. Apprenticeships through foundries or technical programs offer structured learning in mold design, pattern making, and safety procedures. Physical capability for lifting and manual work is essential for entry-level positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced mold and coremakers can advance to lead positions, training new workers and overseeing production quality. Career progression often leads to foundry supervision, quality control inspection, or specialized roles in pattern making or mold design. Some transition to related manufacturing roles like molding machine operation or move into technical positions requiring CAD skills with tools like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Long-term opportunities include foundry management or starting independent casting operations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, 12,790 foundry mold and coremakers earn a median annual wage of $48,110, with experienced workers earning up to $62,640. Employment is overwhelmingly concentrated in manufacturing (97%), particularly in states with heavy industrial presence. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Oregon workers earning $67,060 compared to $37,310 in Tennessee. The specialized nature of foundry work provides job security in regions with automotive, aerospace, and heavy equipment manufacturing. Demand correlates closely with domestic manufacturing activity and infrastructure investment.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Foundry mold and coremaker roles face moderate automation risk over time as robotic systems advance in handling, positioning, and assembly tasks. However, the high level of manual dexterity, problem sensitivity, and adaptive judgment required for quality mold making provides protection against near-term displacement. Complex pattern work and custom casting operations will likely remain human-dependent.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share core foundry knowledge including mechanical systems (imp:3.4), production processes (imp:3.3), and operations monitoring skills (imp:3.0).
    data: Mechanical knowledge imp:3.4
    data: Production and Processing knowledge imp:3.3
    data: Operations Monitoring skill imp:3.0
  [task_similarity] Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (51-9195.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve forming molds, positioning patterns, and handling materials, with shared high importance on manual dexterity (imp:3.6) and handling objects (imp:4.4).
    data: Manual Dexterity imp:3.6
    data: Handling and Moving Objects imp:4.4
    data: mold formation tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share realistic orientation (R:6.82) emphasizing hands-on manufacturing work with physical materials and manual processes.
    data: RIASEC Realistic score 6.82
    data: manual fabrication work
    data: material handling focus
  [knowledge_overlap] Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons (49-9045.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require physics knowledge (imp:3.1) and understanding of high-temperature materials and furnace operations for foundry and refractory work.
    data: Physics knowledge imp:3.1
    data: furnace operation experience
    data: heat-resistant materials
  [transferable_skill] Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize attention to detail work styles and arm-hand steadiness (imp:3.5) for precision finishing and surface quality work.
    data: Arm-Hand Steadiness imp:3.5
    data: Attention to Detail work style
    data: surface finishing tasks

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['foundry', 'mold maker', 'core maker', 'sand casting', 'pattern making', 'foundry worker', 'casting operator', 'mold assembly']
  exclude_keywords : ['plastic molding', 'injection molding', 'machine operator', 'automated casting', 'die casting']
  title_patterns   : ['Core Maker', 'Mold Maker', 'Foundry Worker', 'Sand Caster', 'Pattern Maker']
  common_variations: ['coremaker', 'mold and core maker', 'foundry molder', 'sand molder', 'core setter', 'pattern specialist', 'foundry technician', 'casting specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'molds', 'mold', 'materials', 'principles', 'production', 'quality', 'control', 'sections', 'patterns', 'includes', 'objects', 'ideas', 'hand', 'techniques', 'operations', 'body', 'activities']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01566  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01491  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  onet_tasks:2%  dwas:2%
equipment                  31  0.01156  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:74%  dwas:13%  inference:13%
molds                      24  0.00895  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  dwas:38%  inference:21%
mold                       17  0.00634  inference            inference:65%  onet_tasks:35%
materials                  16  0.00597  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:38%
principles                 16  0.00597  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 15  0.00559  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:33%  inference:13%
quality                    13  0.00485  inference            inference:54%  onet_dimensions:46%
control                    13  0.00485  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
sections                   12  0.00447  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:75%  inference:25%
patterns                   12  0.00447  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  onet_dimensions:25%  inference:17%
includes                   12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                       10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
orientation                10  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
core                        9  0.00336  wikipedia            wikipedia:56%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
tools                       9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
metal                       9  0.00336  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problems                    9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
procedures                  9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00336  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
casting                     9  0.00336  inference            inference:89%  wikipedia:11%
pattern                     8  0.00298  inference            inference:62%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
machines                    8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
design                      8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
management                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
physical                    8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
standards                   8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%