How do they match: Patternmakers, Wood

  • Pattern Engineer

  • Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, and screws.
  • Issue patterns to designated machine operators.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Assemble wood products.