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Resume skills guide · SOC 51-4072

Skills for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening3.25
  • 2.Reading Comprehension3.12
  • 3.Monitoring3.12
  • 4.Speaking3
  • 5.Critical Thinking3
  • 6.Active Learning2.88
  • 7.Writing2.62
  • 8.Mathematics2.25
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.25
  • 10.Science1.12

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Knowledge areas

  • Production and Processing
  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Physics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Engineering and Technology

Core work activities

  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Getting Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

In-demand tools & technology

  • SAP software
  • FANUC Robotics iRVision
  • HotFlo! Die-Shot Monitor
  • Intera Systems Hawk-i
  • RobotWare DieCast
  • Visi-Trak True-Trak 20/20
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word