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How to become pourers and casters, metaleducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$51,810
25th–75th pct. $45,190–$61,700
Top pay (est.)
$93,700
Top 10% $72,040
Pay in 5 years
$59,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$67,300est.
$57,900–$78,200
Outlook score
36/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
36%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.0%
400 openings / yr

How to become pourers and casters, metal

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Pourers and Casters, Metal

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.1
Monitoring
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Coordination
2.8
Quality Control Analysis
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
2.5
Production and Processing
2.4
Mechanical
2.3
English Language
2.0
Mathematics
1.8
Administration and Management
1.4
Chemistry
1.4
Transportation
1.3

What the work involves

Performing General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Near VisionReaction TimeStatic StrengthPerceptual SpeedArm-Hand SteadinessTrunk Strength

Education of workers

High school diploma
80%
Less than high school
20%

Training before entry

3–6 months
28%
1–3 months
26%
6–12 months
24%
Up to 1 month
12%
None / short demo
10%

Related work experience

1–2 years
17%
1–3 months
12%
Up to 1 month
10%
6–12 months
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as pourers and casters, metal

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.