Pourers and Casters, Metal, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

Also filed here32
  • busher
  • caster
  • header
  • ladler
  • melter
  • pourer
  • ladleman
  • tin pourer
  • iron pourer
  • brass pourer
  • ingot caster
  • ingot header
  • ladle filler
  • ladle pourer
  • and 18 more
SOC code
51-4052.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
21 activities
Activities an agent can take on
0
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Pourers and Casters, MetalSOC 51-4052.00
Monitor and adjust furnace temperature and heating controlsWhat can do this →
25% · you keepBarely automatable
Regulate molten metal flow and pouring operationsWhat can do this →
20% · you keepBarely automatable
Inspect molds and production equipment for qualityWhat can do this →
18% · you keepBarely automatable
Remove solidified metal, slag, and trim excess materialWhat can do this →
15% · you keepBarely automatable
Load materials, position equipment, and move ingotsWhat can do this →
12% · you keepBarely automatable
Maintain and repair metal forms and casting equipmentWhat can do this →
10% · you keepBarely automatable
The team0 agents · 0 need no setup
You keep this
Physically operate pouring ladles and control molten metal flow into moldsMonitor furnace conditions and adjust heating equipment on the production floorPerform hands-on equipment maintenance, repairs, and material handlingEnsure safety and quality through direct inspection and physical intervention

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

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The full activity list

All 21 detailed work activities O*NET records for Pourers and Casters, Metal, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Partly automatable 1

Partly automatable activities for Pourers and Casters, Metal
ActivityJobs
Signal others to coordinate work activities15

Barely automatable 20

Barely automatable activities for Pourers and Casters, Metal
ActivityJobs
Clean production equipment51
Load materials into production equipment40
Maintain production or processing equipment38
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment37
Trim excess material from workpieces27
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment26
Inspect production equipment22
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas19
Collect samples of materials or products for testing18
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products16
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow14
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts14
Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions13
Place materials into molds10
Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds8
Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products7
Remove workpieces from molds6
Operate forklifts or other loaders6
Repair templates, patterns, or molds5
Skim impurities from molten metal3