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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

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Expected pay range

This represents the median earnings for this career in the selected county or state. In the range shown, 25% of workers earned less than the bottom salary and 25% earned more than the top salary. Data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.

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About molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

What they do

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

Other titles

Core Machine Operator, Die Cast Technician, Diecast Machine Operator, Machine Operator, Mold Setter, Mold Technician, Molder, Process Technician, Production Technician

Licenses and Certifications they may hold

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Certifications

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