Pourers and Casters, Metal

Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.

$46,800
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-7% projected 2024–2034

What They Do

Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.

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