Pattern Maker

Mansell Recruitment Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Death in Service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Company events

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Pattern Maker in the United Kingdom to join a well-established advanced manufacturing business in Northampton. You will produce patterns and moulds, perform precision bench work, and assemble complex components to exacting standards from technical drawings.

The role offers salary up to £35,000 depending on experience, overtime opportunities, a company pension, Death in Service benefit, an Employee Assistance Programme, company events, uniform

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Bench fitting, finishing and assembly to high standards.
• Ability to assemble complex components to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Carry out precision bench work to achieve a high-quality finish on epoxy and metallic components.
• Wire patterns and direct moulds.
• Install fixings and inserts into machined components.
• Assemble complex components to tight tolerances.
• Operate manual workshop machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and follow established production processes.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Bench fitting

Assembly to tolerances

Manual workshop machinery

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Manual workshop machinery

Job description

Our client is a well-established advanced manufacturing business supplying precision-engineered components and tooling into a range of high-performance industries. They are looking to recruit an experienced Pattern Maker to join their growing team.

The Role

As a Pattern Maker, you will be responsible for producing high-quality patterns and moulds, carrying out precision bench work, and assembling complex components to exacting standards. Working from technical drawings, you\'ll play a key role in delivering bespoke solutions while maintaining exceptional quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Carry out precision bench work to achieve a high-quality finish on epoxy and metallic components.
• Wire patterns and direct moulds.
• Install fixings and inserts into machined components.
• Assemble complex components to tight tolerances.
• Operate manual workshop machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and follow established production processes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Pattern Maker or in a similar precision manufacturing role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Experience with bench fitting, finishing and assembly work.
• Competent using manual workshop machinery.
• Comfortable working to tight tolerances.
• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Flexible, reliable and able to adapt to changing priorities.

What\'s on Offer

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company events.
• Uniform provided.
• Free on-site parking.

If you\'re an experienced Pattern Maker looking to join a successful engineering business producing high-quality components for demanding industries, we\'d love to hear from you