Moulder

OFO Code: 651101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code: 651101
Occupation: Moulder
Classification: OFO 2021
Major group: SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group: 6511 · Metal Moulders and Coremakers

Official description
Metal moulders and coremakers make moulds and cores for casting metal.

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Foundry Moulder, Metal Casting Moulder, Metal Mould Maker, Metal Caster, Coremaker

Making moulds by hand or using auxiliary machines on a bench for small metal castings, on the foundry floor, or in a pit for large castings
Lifting upper mould sections from lower sections and remove moulded patterns
Positioning patterns inside mould sections and clamping sections together
Moving and positioning work pieces such as mould sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signalling others to move work pieces
Cleaning and smoothing moulds, core boxes, and repairing surface imperfections
Making cores for use in metal moulds
Cutting spouts, runner holes and sprue holes into moulds

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