Hands-on Pattern Maker (CAD/CAM) – Wood/Metal/Composites

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Overtime at time & third

Leisurebank

Job summary

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited is seeking a time served Engineering Patternmaker to construct patterns and moulds from metal, wood and composite materials from drawings and CAD data. You will maintain tools and equipment and support day-to-day production with a hands-on approach.

The candidate should have experience in composites, woodworking and metalwork, be self-motivated and a team player with the ability to read drawings and set up machines like mills and lathes.

Qualifications

• Experience in jigs & fixtures desirable.
• Experience in Foundry Tooling desirable.
• Experience in CNC machining desirable.
• Team player with pride in work and drive to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Construct patterns and moulds from metal, wood and composite materials from drawings/CAD data.
• Maintain tools and equipment including cleaning and safe storage.
• Carry out day-to-day production as required per manufacturing instructions.
• Reduce waste and dispose of materials per procedures.
• Conduct quality assurance and safety checks on tooling.
• Work to tight tolerances and in-process measurements.
• Read and interpret drawings.
• Set up and operate machines such as sanders, circular saws, band saws, mills and lathes.

Skills

CNC machining

Jigs & fixtures

Foundry Tooling

CAD/CAM software

Team player

Adaptable

Composites knowledge

Woodworking

Metalworking

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited is seeking a time served Engineering Patternmaker to construct patterns and moulds from metal, wood and composite materials from drawings and CAD data. You will maintain tools and equipment and support day-to-day production with a hands-on approach.

The candidate should have experience in composites, woodworking and metalwork, be self-motivated and a team player with the ability to read drawings and set up machines like mills and lathes.