Molders

Sand molders who are skilled and have the necessary experience may become senior molders and work with different types of molding operations from beginning to end rather than repeating the same operation on one casting. Others may advance to supervisory positions, with the responsibility of managing a group of molders.

Molders who have worked in various foundry departments as part of their apprenticeships might be able to become a department supervisor or even advance to foundry superintendent. In order to qualify for these positions, they must have a thorough knowledge of various foundry jobs, skill in working with people, and a high level of initiative.