Plastics Patternmaker
Fabricate patterns, fixtures, jigs, and templates. Also known as Patternmaker, Acoustical Tile, Patternmaker, Plaster See More
Fabricates patterns, fixtures, jigs, and templates, used in producing plastic articles, from wood or metal stock, following blueprints and using handtools, power tools, and measuring instruments: Lays out cutting lines on stock, using scribe, compass, rule, triangles, and French curves. Cuts stock, using power saw, power shear, and handtools. Assembles pieces, using rivets, bolts, nails, or glue. Smooths surface of assembly, using plane and power sander. Verifies dimensions of assembly, using calipers, rule, and compass. Sprays coat of parting agent, such as sealing lacquer or wax on surface of assembly. May cover pattern with plastic-impregnated fabric to make preforms. May remove preform from pattern when plastic has cured, using airhose.
Personality Traits
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Outside the Box Thinker: Your creative brainpower gets a workout as you come up with innovative ideas.
Logical Thinker: You take a step-by-step approach to analyze information and solve problems.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $24,000 – $60,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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