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DOT Code: 011.061-010

Industry: foundry
Alternate Titles: foundry technician

Conducts research to develop and improve methods of sand molding, melting, alloying, and pouring of metals: Makes experimental sand molds, and tests sand for permeability, strength, and chemical composition. Calculates quantity of alloying metals required. Melts alloys and pours metals under controlled conditions to make castings. Performs physical and radiographic tests and evaluates data to develop improved alloys and foundry techniques.

GOE: 05.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M5 L5 SVP: 8 DLU: 77