Job Description:

• 1) Finishes, alters, and repairs metal molds used to cast jewelry articles and trophy figurines, using hand carving and engraving tools: Cuts design in mold and files, grinds, and shapes points, surfaces, and contours.

• 2) Fits halves of molds together to determine if they close tightly.

• 3) Drills holes in mold to allow gases to escape during casting.

• 4) Reshapes pouring funnels of molds to facilitate flow of molten metal.

• 5) Drills holes in mold and attaches handles, using drill press and screwdriver.

• 6) Forms sample castings in mold and measures casting to verify dimensions.

• 7) May grind, sharpen, and make tools.