Patternmaker specializing in laying out, machining, fitting, and assembling castings and parts for metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, and match plates. Proficient in reading blueprints, operating machine tools, and creating computer models
Experience
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Verified conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers
Set up and operated machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, to machine castings or patterns
Read and interpreted blueprints or drawings of parts to be cast or patterns to be made, computed dimensions, and planned operational sequences
Assembled pattern sections, using hand tools, bolts, screws, rivets, glue, or welding equipment
Cleaned and finished patterns or templates, using emery cloths, files, scrapers, and power grinders
Created computer models of patterns or parts, using modeling software
Designed and created templates, patterns, or coreboxes according to work orders, sample parts, or mockups
Skills
Checking & Planning
Designing templates and patterns, Marking equipment with labels, Measuring product dimensions, Calculating equipment, Selecting production materials, Planning production procedures
Hands-On Work
Constructing work aids, Operating grinding equipment, Cleaning workpieces or products