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

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


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

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$42,060

Median Hourly Wage

$20.22*

Total Employed Nationally

158,980


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.