Woodworker/Patternmaker

Weir Minerals; Tennessee; On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Access to global inclusion networks

Wellness support for you and your fami

Collaboration with global teams

Job summary

Weir Minerals is hiring a Woodworker/Patternmaker for our Pattern Shop in Florida. This onsite role focuses on building and repairing wooden patterns, reading engineering drawings, and supporting production with precision measurements.

You will operate woodworking equipment, assist CNC setup, and ensure quality through dimensional inspections, contributing to a safe, efficient shop environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years proven woodworking or related skilled trades experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints accurately.
• Mechanical aptitude with calipers and micrometers experience.

Responsibilities

• Pattern construction: build, assemble, modify, and repair wooden patterns and fixtures.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Perform dimensional inspections to meet engineering specs.
• Operate woodworking equipment and assist CNC setup/operation.
• Prepare materials for production: cutting, sanding, laminating, finishing wood.

Skills

Woodworking experience

Blueprint interpretation

Measuring tools (calipers/micrometers)

CNC operation

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks etc)

CNC equipment

Job description

What We Do At Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Woodworker/ Patternmaker
Location – Candler, Florida
Work Arrangement – Onsite

What We Do At Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

• Pattern Construction: Build, assemble, modify, and repair wooden patterns, fixtures, and related shop components using hand and power tools.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and follow blueprints, drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Quality Control: Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, and templates to ensure patterns meet engineering specifications.
• Tooling Maintenance: Operate woodworking equipment and assist with CNC machine setup and operation.
• Production Support: Prepare materials for production, including cutting, sanding, laminating, and finishing wood components.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal to no travel expected; primarily onsite work within the Pattern Shop environment.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves:

• Proven experience (1-3 years) in woodworking, cabinetry, carpentry, CNC operation, manufacturing, or related skilled trades.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and blueprints accurately.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Willingness to learn and work independently in a hands-on shop environment handling materials safely.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with CNC equipment and CAD software (SolidWorks or similar).
• Background in custom cabinetry or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and shop equipment.
• Prior exposure to patternmaking or foundry processes.

Why join Weir? We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

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