Foundry mould maker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Foundry moulders make moulds to shape molten metal into castings used to make parts for industry.

  • Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.  
  • Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.  
  • Form and assemble slab cores around patterns, and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.  
  • Move and position workpieces, such
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Foundry mould makers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Foundry mould maker you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    24,657 GBP *
    per year
    16,000 GBP
    25,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
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    Average salary for full-time Foundry mould maker

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    Salary over time for Foundry mould maker

    Pay for this role has increased slightly over time
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    Future outlook for Foundry mould makers

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    Very good outlook
    4% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    55% chance of automation in the future

    Foundry mould maker - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Foundry mould maker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 54% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 27% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 13% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    You can do an engineering course at college, which may help when you start looking for work. Courses include:

    • Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Engineering
    • Level 1 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing
    • Level 2 Certificate in Engineering

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Foundry mould maker

    Engineering

    Things to highlight for your Foundry mould maker interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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