Pattern Maker

The Lawton Standard Co.; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 28,929 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Free Training

Uniforms Paid for by Company

Boot Reimbursement

Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Fixed Weekly Schedule

Holiday Pay

Cohesive Work / Family Balance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pattern Maker or entry-level Pattern Maker Tech in De Pere, offering a unique opportunity to learn a valuable trade. This role involves hands-on training in operating machinery, designing, and maintaining tooling for foundry castings. With a competitive pay structure ranging from $21.00 to $32.00 per hour based on experience and a flexible 4-day work week, this position promises a dynamic work environment. Employees enjoy a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a family-oriented culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a strong work record in safety and quality.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and tools to design and maintain tooling.
• Read blueprints to produce precision tooling and create prototypes.

Skills

Mechanical Comprehension

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Machinery

Job description

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Are you a reliable employee looking for an exciting career in a growing organization? The CA Lawton Company in De Pere is looking for a Pattern Maker or entry level Pattern Maker Tech, we can train you if you’d like to learn a trade! With new starting pay and a 4 day work week!

What is the job?

As a Pattern Maker, you will learn from others in the shop while working on individual and team projects. You will operate various pieces of equipment and hand tools in order to design, build and maintain tooling for foundry castings, working with Styrofoam, Wood and Plastics. You will be expected to learn many operational processes and implement continuous improvement ideas in your area and in the foundry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate various pieces of machinery and equipment and hand tools
• Design, build and maintain tooling
• Read blueprints to produce precision tooling
• Work with foam, wood and/or urethane to create prototypes or single use castings
• Provide support to the foundry through understanding of the foundry process
• Follow processes and standard work
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Steady Work (Must have flexibility to go to the foundry if pattern shop is slow.)
• Career in a high demand trade
• Competitive pay
• On the job training
• Holiday pay after 30 days
• PTO after 30 days
• Insurance within 60 days
• Cohesive work / family balance
• 4-day work week
  
  

What are the hours and pay?

• 1st shift 4:00 AM – 2:00 PM 4 day work week. Either Monday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Friday dependent on our needs. Optional OT as needed on off day/Saturday based on skill set and shop needs.
• Pay: $21.00 to $32.00/ hr. based on experience
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years old or older to apply
• Strong work record in safety, quality, & dependability
• Good team player. Able to work well and communicate with teammates and functional departments within the company
• Strong mechanical comprehension and knowledge of hand tools
• Very well organized and able to work well under pressure
• Follow instructions with strong attention to detail
• Able to read basic blueprints, technical diagrams and possess basic computer skills. Will train.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrates company values of honesty, caring, improving, and success
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement
• A well-developed sense of urgency
• A team player - cooperative
• Able to work well and communicate with all functional departments within the company
• Very well organized and able to work under pressure
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Education: High School or equivalent strongly preferred
• Experience in Wood Working, Prototype Design, Machining, 3D Modeling, Programming or Pattern Making is preferred. We will train you if you have the desire to learn.
  
  

Why should you choose CA Lawton?

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental, vision within the first 60 days
• Company paid disability & life insurance
• 401k (with match)
• Direct deposit
• Fixed weekly schedule
• Uniforms paid for by company
• Boot reimbursement
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement
• Plenty of growth opportunities for you as you learn the trade
• You’ll be part of a family culture where your contributions are noticed and recognized