How do they match: Patternmakers, Wood

  • Construct wooden models, templates, full scale mock-ups, jigs, or molds for shaping parts of products.
  • Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, and screws.
  • Inventory equipment and supplies, ordering parts and tools as necessary.
  • Mark identifying information such as colors or codes on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods.
  • 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.