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Manufacturing
- Annual Median Wage$ 39,090$30,320
$51,960Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.
What do they typically do
- Use hands to operate machinery and to shape items
- Inspect, weigh, and measure products to make sure they conform to specifications
- Design forms, molds, and decorations for forms
- Mix and apply materials needed to make products
- Prepare work for sale or exhibition, and maintain relationships with networks that can sell or exhibit work
- Record information such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced
- Clean work areas and tools
- Adjust machinery to ensure quality products
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.7%Job Opening 211Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs15141631Change 117