Tyler Union - Pattern Maker - 1st Shift
Core
Create metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, and match plates by laying out, machining, fitting, and assembling components to support foundry operations.
Role type
Pattern Maker
Builds
Foundry patterns, core boxes, and match plates for metal or plastic casting
Domain
Manufacturing / Foundry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
blueprint interpretation, machine tool operation, dimensional verification, offset parting board construction, flask building, pattern gating, template repair, precision measurement
Preferred skills
machining experience, associate degree in technical field, vocational training
Technologies
drill presses, disc sanders, spindle sanders, table saws, band saws, planners, jointers, radial saws, calipers, scales, micrometers
Responsibilities
Set up and operate machine tools; read and interpret blueprints to compute dimensions and plan sequences; build offset parting boards and flasks; mount and gate working patterns; verify conformance of patterns or core box dimensions to specifications; repair and rework templates, patterns, and core boxes; mark identification numbers or symbols onto patterns or templates
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
