Patternmakers, Wood

Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.

14 alternate job titles:

Forms Builder Mold Forms Builder Mold Maker Pattern Engineer Pattern Maker Pattern Worker Patternmaker Production Patternmaker Wood Die Maker Wood Experimental Mechanic Wood Pattern Maker Wood Patternmaker Wood Shop Moldmaker Woodshop Worker
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Salary Information

Patternmakers, Wood: $52,520 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. General
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. General
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. General
Operate woodworking equipment. General
Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces. General
Trim excess material from workpieces. General
Assemble wood products. General
Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment. General
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. General
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. General
Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids. General
Select production input materials. General
Repair templates, patterns, or molds. General
Record operational or production data. General
Order materials, supplies, or equipment. General
Estimate costs of products, services, or materials. General
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences. General
Distribute supplies to workers. General
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. Communication
Design templates or patterns. Development
Build production molds. Development
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Autodesk AutoCAD Computer aided design CAD software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    3D Systems Geomagic Design X Computer aided design CAD software
    Computer aided design CAD software Computer aided design CAD software
    Delcam PowerMILL Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
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