Metal Patternmaker
Lay out, mill, drill, and assemble parts to make metal foundry patterns. Also known as Filer, Metal Patterns See More
Lays out, mills, drills, turns, grinds, fits, and assembles castings and parts to make metal foundry patterns, core boxes, and match plates, using handtools and machine tools, and analyzing specifications, according to knowledge of patternmaking methods: Studies blueprint of part to be cast, computes dimensions, and plans sequence of operations. Measures, marks, and scribes layout on castings [LAY-OUT WORKER]. Sets up and operates machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, to machine castings to specifications [TOOL-MACHINE SET-UP OPERATOR]. Assembles pattern, using handtools, and bolts, screws, or other fasteners. Cleans and hand finishes workpiece, using emery cloth, files, scrapers, and powered hand grinders. Verifies conformance of machined pattern to blueprint specifications, using templates and measuring instruments, such as scale, calipers, and micrometers. May make templates for layout and inspection [TEMPLATE MAKER]. May operate welding equipment in assembling pattern [WELDER, COMBINATION].
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Logical Thinker: You take a step-by-step approach to analyze information and solve problems.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $24,000 – $60,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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