Copper Caster
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that melts copper or copper alloys and pours them into molds to manufacture cast products.
Description
Copper casters melt copper and copper alloys in high-temperature melting furnaces and pour them into sand or metal molds to manufacture cast products. The work includes preparing molds, melting, pouring, cooling, demolding, and finishing processes such as deburring and polishing, with thorough management of product dimensions and quality. To prevent casting defects, temperature control and understanding of material properties are essential, and physical stamina is required for safety and health management as well as heavy labor. Automated equipment may be used in some cases, but skills in manual fine adjustments and inspections are highly valued.
Future Outlook
Due to automation and rationalization in manufacturing, general casting operations are declining, but demand for high-value-added copper alloy cast products and precision castings remains stable, and demand for technicians with specialized skills will continue.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Dexterous with hands and skilled in detailed work / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Foundry Worker Apprentice → Copper Caster → Group Leader → Manufacturing Manager / Quality Assurance → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Assembly and Finishing of Sand Molds and Cores / Finishing Processes (Deburring and Polishing) / Melting Furnace Operation / Metal Temperature Management / Pouring Technique
Recommended Skills
CAD Design (Molds) / Heat Treatment Technology / Quality Control (Non-Destructive Testing)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent defects in cast products, precise dimensional accuracy and quality control are necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Heavy labor under high temperatures is common, requiring sustained physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify causes of casting defects and develop countermeasures is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures are standardized, with little need for generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Gas Welding Skills Training
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