Die Cast Technician Career

*A job as a Die Cast Technician falls under the broader career category of Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic : Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.


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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plasti Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$32,660

Median Hourly Wage

$15.70*

Total Employed Nationally

145,560


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.