Mold Pourer (Casting Production)
かたこみこう（いものせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that pours molten metal into sand molds or metal molds, cools and finishes it to produce cast products.
Description
Mold pourers prepare sand molds or metal molds, melt metal in a melting furnace and pour it, remove the casting after cooling, and perform finishing processes such as deflashing and polishing. Temperature control, understanding of material properties, and safety management are important, and work is done in factories with high temperatures, dust, and noise. Teams divide processes, and stable quality maintenance according to production plans is required.
Future Outlook
Demand for castings for automobiles and industrial machinery is stable, but due to labor shortages, automation and robotization are progressing. Demand for skilled technicians who can produce high-quality products is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Mold Pourer → Mold Pourer → Group Leader → Process Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement (Calipers, Micrometer) / Melting Furnace Operation / Metal Material Knowledge / Pouring Operation / Sand Mold Making
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Knowledge / Metal Flow Analysis / Quality Control / Safety Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small defects can lead to flaws in the entire product. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for high-temperature work and handling heavy objects. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high pressure in high-temperature environments and emergency responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly needed in standardized processes. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Cast Operator
- Casting Pourer
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