Master Pattern Maker

Townley Foundry and Machine Co., LLC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global collaboration

Job summary

The Weir Master Pattern Maker role in Candler, Florida is onsite. You will craft precise wooden patterns and core boxes from laminated stock, interpret blueprints, and ensure tolerances using calipers and micrometers.

We seek experienced woodworkers with strong drafting skills, knowledge of foundry math, and a collaborative mindset to support production and safety initiatives at our Florida facility.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in precision woodworking, lamination, and safe operation of shop machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 3D CAD schematics.
• Proficiency in foundry mathematics including calculating dimensions, draft angles, and shrink allowances.
• Background in quality inspection using precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Pattern Construction: select, cure, and laminate wood and craft patterns and core boxes.
• Blueprint Interpretation: read schematics and CAD models to compute dimensions and draft angles.
• Quality Control: inspect patterns with calipers and micrometers to meet tolerances.
• Tooling Maintenance: repair/modify patterns and tooling to extend life.
• Production Support: set up pattern equipment and prepare patterns for runs.
• Safety First: contribute to a zero-harm safety culture.
• Travel Requirements: minimal travel; onsite in Candler, FL.

Skills

Precision woodworking

Blueprint interpretation

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

SolidWorks

CamWorks

NX CAM

Job description

Master Pattern Maker

Location - Candler, Florida

Work Arrangement - Onsite

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.

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 #minerals #LI-MC1

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.