How do they match: Patternmakers, Wood

  • Patternmakers, Wood

  • Pattern Maker
  • Pattern Engineer
  • Pattern Worker
  • Patternmaker
  • Model Maker
  • Mold Maker
  • Production Patternmaker
  • Wood Pattern Maker
  • Wood Patternmaker
  • Wood Patternmaker Apprentice
  • Wood Die Maker

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

  • Collect and store patterns and lumber.
  • Correct patterns to compensate for defects in castings.
  • Divide patterns into sections according to shapes of castings to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
  • Estimate costs for patternmaking jobs.
  • Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, and screws.
  • Glue fillets along interior angles of patterns.
  • Issue patterns to designated machine operators.
  • Lay out patterns on wood stock and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products, based on blueprint specifications and sketches, and using marking and measuring devices.
  • Maintain pattern records for reference.
  • Mark identifying information such as colors or codes on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods.
  • Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
  • Repair broken or damaged patterns.
  • Select lumber to be used for patterns.
  • 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.
  • Verify dimensions of completed patterns, using templates, straightedges, calipers, or protractors.

  • Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
  • Design templates or patterns.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Repair templates, patterns, or molds.