Patternmaker

Derwent Industries Pty Ltd; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Derwent Industries is seeking a Patternmaker for our Foundry in Derwent Park, Tasmania. The role involves constructing and modifying patterns to customer specs using traditional tools, with additional foundry duties as required.

Ideal candidates hold Patternmaking, Casting and Moulding or Cabinet making trade qualifications and have some foundry experience. Immediate start, full-time, with pre-employment checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Patternmaking and foundry skills with the ability to interpret drawings.
• Trade qualification in patternmaking/casting/moulding or cabinet making.
• Willingness to be trained and work with a team in a foundry environment.

Responsibilities

• Construct new patterns and modify existing patterns to customer specifications.
• Adjust and repair patterns as required using traditional tools.
• Perform additional foundry duties as needed by operational requirements.

Skills

Patternmaking

Casting & Moulding

Cabinet making

Education

Patternmaking, Casting and Moulding or Cabinet making trade qualification

Job description

Derwent Industries is a 100% Australian owned and operated business and prides itself on providing its customers with products, service and solutions to meet their expectations.

Derwent has offices located in Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Wodonga, Auckland and Bendigo.

Our Hobart facilities produce high integrity ductile iron castings for water industries and the like.

Derwent Industries is seeking to fill the role of Patternmaker to service our existing and future customers based at our Foundry in Derwent Park, Tasmania.

The Role:

You will construct new and modify patterns to customer specifications, adjust and/or make repairs to existing patterns as required using traditional tools. Additional foundry duties will apply in this role when and where required by operational needs.

This is a full-time position with immediate start for the right candidate.

About you:

Ideally you will have completed your Patternmaking, Casting and Moulding or Cabinet making trade qualification and have some foundry industry experience.

Skills and Experience

• Patternmaking, Casting and Moulding or Cabinet making trade qualification Foundry Experience (desirable)
• Foundry experience (desirable)
• High Risk Work Licence (desirable)

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and ability to interpret drawings
• Strong hands-on work ethic
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a team or independently
• Strong visualisation/conceptualisation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to be trained on the job

Remuneration will be negotiated with the successful applicant, based on skill level and experience.Please note suitable applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including physical assessment and drug/alcohol screen.