Master Pattern Technician: Precision Woodworking & Casting

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

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.