Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 28,890 - 67,250; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Metal and Plastic Patternmaker to lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings. Responsibilities include programming CNC tools, interpreting blueprints, and selecting materials. The position demands proficiency in measuring instruments and CAD software. Salary ranges from $28,890 to $67,250 annually, with varying growth opportunities across states like Florida and Oregon. The role requires familiarity with tools like Autodesk AutoCAD and Delcam PowerMILL.

Qualifications

• Ability to program CNC machine tools.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints or drawings.
• Experience with measuring instruments such as calipers and scales.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC tools for manufacturing patterns.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Select materials for patterns and verify dimensions.

Skills

Computerized numerical control programming

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Autodesk AutoCAD

Delcam PowerMILL

Mastercam

Job description

What Does it Take to Be a Metal and Plastic Patternmaker?

Occupation Description Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.

Metal & Plastic Patternmaker Responsibilities

• Program computerized numerical control machine tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints or drawings of parts to be cast or patterns to be made, compute dimensions, and plan operational sequences.
• Select pattern materials such as wood, resin, and fiberglass.
• Verify conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.
• Clean and finish patterns or templates, using emery cloths, files, scrapers, and power grinders.
• Create computer models of patterns or parts, using modeling software.

Related Job Titles

• Pattern Chart Writer
• Template Maker
• Patternmaker

Metal & Plastic Patternmaker Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 3,400 jobs for Metal and Plastic Patternmaker in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Metal and Plastic Patternmaker. There will be an estimated 300 positions for Metal & Plastic Patternmaker per year.

The states with the most job growth for Metal & Plastic Patternmaker are Florida, Nebraska, and Oregon. Watch out if you plan on working in Minnesota, North Carolina, or Kansas. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for a Metal & Plastic Patternmaker

Metal and Plastic Patternmakers make between $28,890 and $67,250 a year.

Metal and Plastic Patternmakers who work in Kansas, Oregon, or Indiana, make the highest salaries.

What Tools do Metal and Plastic Patternmakers Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Metal and Plastic Patternmakers may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Delcam PowerMILL
• Mastercam