Details Report for:
51-4062.00 - Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.
Sample of reported job titles: Die Cast Die Maker, Fixture Builder, Journeyman Patternmaker, Layout Technician, Metal Pattern Maker, Pattern Maker, Pattern Maker Programmer, Pattern Repair Person, Patternmaker, Wax Molder
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Computer aided design CAD software
— 3D Systems Geomagic Design X; Autodesk AutoCAD
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — Delcam PowerMILL; Mastercam
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Bench scales — Digital bench scales
- Boring machines — Jig borers
- Calipers — Digital calipers
- Casting machines — Gating systems
- Cold chisels — Flat cold chisels
- Compasses — Dividers; Layout compasses
- Core drying ovens — Drying chambers
- Disc sander — Disc sanders
- Drill press or radial drill — Benchtop drill presses
- Foundry crucibles — Crucible furnaces
- Foundry flasks
- Foundry ladles — Foundry casting ladles
- Hand trucks or accessories — Warehouse hand trucks
- Hoists — Electric hoists
- Horizontal turning center — Horizontal turning centers
- Laser measuring systems — Laser scanner coordinate capturing equipment
- Manual press brake — Manual brake presses
- Metal band sawing machine — Bandsaws
- Micrometers — Digital micrometers
- Milling machines — Three-dimensional routers
- Personal computers
- Planing machines — Planers
- Positioning jig — Precision positioning jigs
- Power grinders
- Power routers
- Power saws — Radial arm saws; Table saws
- Protractors
- Rulers — Precision rulers; Shrinkage rulers
- Scribers — Metalworking scribers
- Shaper cutter — Shaping cutters
- Squares — Layout squares
- Tape measures — Measuring tapes
- Traveling column milling machine — 2/3 axis computer numerically controlled CNC milling machines
- Turret lathe — Computer numerical control CNC turning centers
- Utility knives — Draw knives
- Wire cathode electrode discharge machine — Wire electrical discharge machining EDM equipment
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Program equipment to perform production tasks.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Operate grinding equipment.
- Design templates or patterns.
- Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
- Operate welding equipment.
- Repair templates, patterns, or molds.
- Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
- Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
- Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
- Clean workpieces or finished products.
- Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
- Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
- Select production input materials.
- Apply solutions to production equipment.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
Education | Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
Related Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants. |
SVP Range | (6.0 to < 7.0) |
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
51-4032.00 | Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
51-4034.00 | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
51-4035.00 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
51-4041.00 | Machinists |
51-4061.00 | Model Makers, Metal and Plastic |
51-4111.00 | Tool and Die Makers |
51-7031.00 | Model Makers, Wood |
51-7032.00 | Patternmakers, Wood |
51-9162.00 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers ![]() |
51-9195.04 | Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $22.55 hourly, $46,910 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 3,100 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 200 |
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Top industries (2019) | Manufacturing (95% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- American Foundry Society
- American Mold Builders Association
- Association of Professional Model Makers
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
- International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
- National Tooling and Machining Association
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Metal and plastic machine workers
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- United Steelworkers