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Lower estimated automation risk
Why it fits
Experienced foundry workers can move into crew lead and production supervision roles.
Why it fits
Mold use, layup, forming, trimming, and material handling transfer with new materials.
Alternative careers
Related career paths that build on similar skills and experience
Why it fits
Foundry heat, refractory materials, molds, and repair procedures are closely adjacent.
Why it fits
Casting defect recognition, dimensions, and quality standards support inspection roles.
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We rate jobs using four factors. These are:
- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions
These are some key things to think about when job hunting.
Risk & user votes
Calculated automation risk
High Risk (61-80%): This occupation shows a significant risk of end-to-end replacement by automation. Many core parts of the role may be structured, repeatable, software-driven, or physically predictable enough for AI, machines, or robotic systems to take over. If you work in this area, it may be worth exploring safer related careers or moving towards more human-centred responsibilities.
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Human strengths important in this job
These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.
Decision-making and problem solving
Quite importantWhy this matters
Education and training expertise
Quite importantWhy this matters
What users think
Based on 11 votes
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Foundry Mold and Coremakers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Pay & outlook
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Foundry Mold and Coremakers was $45,700 ($22 per hour).
The median annual wage for Foundry Mold and Coremakers was 7.7% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Wages over time
Growth
The number of 'Foundry Mold and Coremakers' job openings is expected to decline 25.9% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 12,720 people employed as 'Foundry Mold and Coremakers' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 12 thousand people are employed as 'Foundry Mold and Coremakers'.
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Job description
Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.
O*NET-SOC code: 51-4071.00
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