Mould Makers design, make, and repair moulds/models used in industry to mass-produce plastic or metal components and products. Mould makers may use hand-moulding techniques for small quantities of items, but will often use computer and industrial technology to produce large numbers of identical items. They may also specialize in any small casting, medium size casting, or large size casting.
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What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
What's Your Future as a Mould Maker (431A)?
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skills and expertise. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $22.00 per hour.
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Mould Maker (431A)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have good manual dexterity, an eye for dimension and detail, and enjoy working with your hands/power tools? | ||
| Do you have good analytical and problem-solving skills? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Do you have the ability to find flaws and differences? | ||
| Do you have excellent reading and writing skills? | ||
| Are you a continual learner? Do you enjoy learning new technology? | ||
| Do you have excellent time management? Are you an organized person? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Mould Maker may be for you!
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