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
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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