A professional who removes steel ingots from molds after casting, and prepares molds for additional castings. Respnsibilities include:

• Signals overhead crane operator to lift mold, and knocks out ingot, using handtools and sledge.
• Marks casting code on ingot with paint or chalk.
• Examines mold and supporting plates for dirt, cracks, or breaks, and removes dirt and metal particles, using scraper, wire brush, and airhose.
• Mixes mold wash according to formula, and coats mold, using spray gun; or signals overhead crane operator to dip mold in tar tank.