How do they match: Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

  • Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

  • Mold Tooler
  • Die Cast Die Maker
  • Pattern Worker
  • Wax Molder

  • Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.

  • Design and create templates, patterns, or coreboxes according to work orders, sample parts, or mockups.
  • Read and interpret blueprints or drawings of parts to be cast or patterns to be made, compute dimensions, and plan operational sequences.
  • Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, to machine castings or patterns.

  • Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
  • Repair templates, patterns, or molds.