Senior Pattern Maker - Precision Wood & Casting

Weir Group; Belleview (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Weir Group in Candler, Florida is seeking a Master Pattern Maker to craft precision wood patterns and core boxes for industrial castings. You will analyze engineering drawings, select materials, and coordinate with production to ensure on-time pattern readiness.

The ideal candidate has extensive woodworking and lamination experience, strong reading of CAD schematics, and a solid grasp of foundry math and quality inspection.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Pattern construction: select, cure, laminate wood stocks and sculpt patterns.
• Blueprint interpretation: analyze schematics and CAD models for dimensions and tolerances.
• Quality control: inspect patterns with calipers and micrometers to meet specs.
• Tooling maintenance: repair and modify patterns and tooling for life-cycle.
• Production support: set up pattern equipment and perform pattern changes.
• Safety first: uphold zero-harm safety culture.

Skills

Precision woodworking

Lamination

Blueprint reading

CAD interpretation

Quality inspection

Foundry math

Tools

SolidWorks

CamWorks

NX CAM

Job description

Weir Group in Candler, Florida is seeking a Master Pattern Maker to craft precision wood patterns and core boxes for industrial castings. You will analyze engineering drawings, select materials, and coordinate with production to ensure on-time pattern readiness.

The ideal candidate has extensive woodworking and lamination experience, strong reading of CAD schematics, and a solid grasp of foundry math and quality inspection.