Production & Manufacturing · Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.
This profile is intended as career exploration guidance based on federal labor data. Actual job requirements, salaries, and opportunities vary by employer and location.
Entry Salary
$26–32k
First 1–2 years
Peak Salary
$53–63k
10+ years experience
Job Outlook
-4.3% · Declining
Growth rate estimated from Production & Manufacturing cluster average (2024-2034 BLS projections).
Time to Start
1–2 years
College degree typical
Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2024. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and specialization.
Entry-Level Coremakers
Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Experienced Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Senior Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Director of Production & Manufacturing
You prioritize Support
This career is strongly aligned with Support — a core work value that shapes how people approach their career decisions.
You're strong in Monitoring
Monitoring is a top skill for this career, and it plays to what students like you naturally do best.
Good fit for your timeline
This career typically requires short-term training (less than 1 year), which matches common student preparation goals.
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