How do they match: Patternmakers, Wood

  • Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.

  • Correct patterns to compensate for defects in castings.
  • Divide patterns into sections according to shapes of castings to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
  • Issue patterns to designated machine operators.
  • Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
  • Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and lathes to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications.

  • Operate woodworking equipment.
  • Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
  • Record operational or production data.