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- Western Prosperity Zone
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- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Manufacturing
- Annual Median Wage$ 58,640$43,710
$64,200Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Metal Pourers and Casters are metal and plastic machine workers who operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.
What do they typically do
- Adjust machine settings for temperature, cycle times, and speed and feed rates
- Set up machines according to blueprints
- Remove and replace dull cutting tools
- Operate metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines
- Test and compare finished workpieces to specifications
- Insert material into machines, manually or with a hoist
- Remove finished products and smooth rough edges and imperfections
- Monitor machines for unusual sound or vibration
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.6%Job Opening 14Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicenseN/AMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs133141Change 8