How do they match: Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

  • Machinist
  • Tool Maker
  • Mold Tooler

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

  • Assemble pattern sections, using hand tools, bolts, screws, rivets, glue, or welding equipment.
  • Program computerized numerical control machine tools.
  • Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, to machine castings or patterns.