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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in Battle Creek, Michigan

Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic on average make:
$39,520 ($19.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
43
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 41.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
5 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
apprenticeship.

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Other Job Titles

Adobe Block Maker, Adobe Maker, Almond Paste Molder, Artificial Candy Maker, Batter Out, Bed Laborer, Bit Gatherer, Block Maker, Blower, Bow Maker

Tools Used

Adjustable hand wrenches, Band saws, Belt conveyors, C clamps, Centrifugal casting machines, Cleaning scrapers, Combination squares, Compressing machines, Computer terminals, Continuous casting machines

Tasks

  • Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
  • Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.

Personality

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cooperation, Self-Control, Independence, Integrity, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stress Tolerance, Persistence, Initiative

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