What is a foundry molder and how to become one

Key steps to become a foundry molder

1. Explore foundry molder education requirements

   Most common foundry molder degrees

   High School Diploma

   75.0 %

   Diploma

   25.0 %

2. Start to develop specific foundry molder skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Aluminum	100.00%

3. Complete relevant foundry molder training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New foundry molders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a foundry molder based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real foundry molder resumes.

4. Research foundry molder duties and responsibilities

   • experience achieving A1 finishes in various soft and harden tool steels.
   • Polish casting experience in steel foundry environment.
   • Experience in small brass, aluminum and copper molds, and manifold and valve body sand molds.

5. Apply for foundry molder jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a foundry molder job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams