51-4071.00

Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.

7.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 69% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 67% probability of automation for this role
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69%
of jobs safer
315
jobs riskier than this
-25.9%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

AI process control systems can optimize sand blend ratios and core-shooting parameters in foundry operations, reducing manual trial-and-error adjustment. Physical pattern handling, managing mold quality in variable sand conditions, and repairing cores are hands-on tasks that require experienced workers. Through 2027 foundry mold making faces moderate automation pressure as AI optimizes the process control side, but physical moldmaking in job-shop foundries remains human; the workforce is aging and experienced foundry workers are scarce.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$45,700
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-25.9%
Declining
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →