Master Pattern Maker

Weir Minerals; Tennessee; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Study support

Job summary

Weir Minerals is seeking a skilled pattern and tooling professional for our onsite Florida facility. You will construct patterns, interpret engineering drawings, and perform quality inspections to ensure precise castings aligned with production needs.

The role emphasizes safe operation of shop machinery, reliable tooling maintenance, and close collaboration with engineering teams to support efficient production and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with precision woodworking, lamination, and safe shop operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and 3D CAD schematics.
• Proficiency in foundry mathematics including dimensions, draft angles and shrink allowances.
• Strong background in quality inspection using precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Pattern Construction: select, cure, laminate wood stocks; sculpt patterns and core boxes for castings.
• Blueprint Interpretation: read complex schematics and CAD models to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Quality Control: perform dimensional inspections to ensure patterns meet specs within tight tolerances.
• Tooling Maintenance: inspect and modify patterns and tooling to extend lifespan and support changes.
• Production Support: set up pattern equipment and manage pattern changes for production runs.
• Travel Requirements: minimal travel; primarily onsite in the Florida facility.

Skills

Precision woodworking

Blueprint interpretation

Foundry math

Quality inspection

Tools

SolidWorks

CamWorks

3D CAD

Job description

What We Do At Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Location

Candler, Florida

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

• Pattern Construction: Skillfully select, cure, and laminate wood stocks, then use hand tools and precision machinery to sculpt highly accurate, durable patterns and core boxes that serve as the foundation for industrial castings.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Analyze complex engineering schematics and 3D CAD models daily to calculate precise dimensions, shrink allowances, and draft angles essential for successful casting extraction.
• Quality Control: Perform rigorous dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, and templates to ensure patterns meet exact engineering specifications within strict tolerances before production.
• Tooling Maintenance: Inspect, repair, and modify existing patterns and tooling to extend their lifespan and accommodate engineering changes, ensuring continuous production efficiency.
• Production Support: Build, mount, rig, and set up pattern equipment, perform pattern changes for production runs, and ensure timely preparation of patterns according to production schedules.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected; primarily onsite work in the Candler, Florida facility.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves

• Extensive experience in precision woodworking, lamination, and safe operation of shop machinery and hand tools.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and 3D CAD schematics.
• Proficiency in foundry mathematics including calculating dimensions, draft angles, and metal shrink allowances.
• Solid background in quality inspection using precision measuring instruments to verify tight tolerances.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks and CAM software like CamWorks or NX CAM.
• Understanding of foundry processes and casting techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support