Pattern Maker: CNC, Welding & Tooling

generalmotors; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Job summary

General Motors currently seeks a skilled Pattern Maker to maintain and repair tooling, dies, and mold tools. You will work with lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment, using 3D CAD data to verify dimensions and tolerances. Strong blueprints reading and shop math skills are essential.

The role requires a minimum six years of related experience or an official pattern maker certificate, with flexible shifts and overtime as needed. GM emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Six years of pattern making experience or U.S. Labor Pattern Maker certificate.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform shop math calculations.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including overtime and nights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair tooling, dies, and mold tools as part of a pattern shop team.
• Operate lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment safely.
• Use 3D CAD data for CNC programming and dimensional checks.

Skills

Pattern making

Machining

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

TIG welding

Shop math

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Journeyperson pattern maker certificate

Tools

GIBBS/UGNX

CNC machines

Job description

General Motors currently seeks a skilled Pattern Maker to maintain and repair tooling, dies, and mold tools. You will work with lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment, using 3D CAD data to verify dimensions and tolerances. Strong blueprints reading and shop math skills are essential.

The role requires a minimum six years of related experience or an official pattern maker certificate, with flexible shifts and overtime as needed. GM emphasizes safety and teamwork.