Industrial Pattern Maker: Custom Woodworking

R L Industries Inc; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RL Industries, Inc. is a Fairfield-based engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds custom equipment for the chemical, semiconductor, and defense industries.

They seek a hands-on Pattern Maker to turn drawings into wood patterns, plugs, jigs, fixtures, templates, and shipping crates used to manufacture fiberglass equipment. Ideal candidates have woodworking fundamentals, blueprint-reading ability, mechanical aptitude, and pride in their work; no four-year degree required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints or detailed drawings.
• Ability to safely use woodworking tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees across departments and levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and repair wood patterns, plugs, jigs, fixtures, and templates, and construct custom shipping crates, pallets, and equipment saddles.
• Turn blueprints, drawings, dimensions, and work instructions into accurate, shop-ready tooling.
• Set up and safely operate woodworking equipment (tables saws, band saws, sanders, hand and power tools).
• Measure, lay out, cut, shape, fit, assemble, seal, and finish components for fiberglass tooling.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and fiberglass-lamination teams to solve fit, function, and fabrication issues.

Skills

Hands-on woodworking

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Tool safety

Team collaboration

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or vocational training

Tools

Table saw

Band saw

Sander

Hand and power tools

Job description

RL Industries, Inc. is a Fairfield-based engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds custom equipment for the chemical, semiconductor, and defense industries.

They seek a hands-on Pattern Maker to turn drawings into wood patterns, plugs, jigs, fixtures, templates, and shipping crates used to manufacture fiberglass equipment. Ideal candidates have woodworking fundamentals, blueprint-reading ability, mechanical aptitude, and pride in their work; no four-year degree required.