Details Report for:
51-7032.00 - Patternmakers, Wood
Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.
Sample of reported job titles: Apprentice Pattern Maker, Journeyman Patternmaker, Mold Maker, Pattern Maker, Wood Pattern Maker
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
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Adjustable wrenches — Adjustable hand wrenches
- Automatic lathe or chucking machine — Automatic lathes
- Bench scales — Digital bench scales
- Calipers — Digital calipers
- Cleaning scrapers
- Drill press or radial drill — Benchtop drill presses
- Hacksaw — Mini hacksaws
- Hammers — Carpenters' hammers
- Micrometers — Digital micrometers
- Milling machines
- Planes — Hand planers
- Power grinders
- Power routers — Computer numerically controlled CNC routers
- Power sanders — Cordless power sanders
- Power saws — Bandsaws; Table saws
- Protractors
- Punches or nail sets or drifts — Punch sets
- Screwdrivers — Multipurpose screwdrivers
- Slip joint pliers
- Sockets — Socket sets
- Straight edges — Straight-edges
- Tape measures — Measuring tapes
- Wood chisels — Roughing gouges; Woodworking chisels
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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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)
- Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
- Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Operate woodworking equipment.
- Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
- Assemble wood products.
- Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.
- Trim excess material from workpieces.
- Design templates or patterns.
- Build production molds.
- Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
- Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
- Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
- Select production input materials.
- Distribute supplies to workers.
- Repair templates, patterns, or molds.
- Record operational or production data.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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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) |
Education
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 |
51-4062.00 | Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic |
51-4111.00 | Tool and Die Makers |
51-5112.00 | Printing Press Operators |
51-7011.00 | Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
51-9195.04 | Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $31.19 hourly, $64,880 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 700 employees |
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Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 100 |
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Top industries (2019) | Manufacturing (51% 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.
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