Patternmakers, Wood
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Summary Description
Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.
 
Sample Job Titles

1.

Apprentice Pattern Maker

2.

Forms Builder

3.

Journeyman Patternmaker

4.

Model Maker

5.

Mold Forms Builder

6.

Mold Maker

7.

Pattern Maker

 

8.

Pattern Worker

9.

Patternmaker

10.

Wood Die Maker

11.

Wood Experimental Mechanic

12.

Wood Pattern Maker

13.

Wood Patternmaker

14.

Wood Patternmaker Apprentice

 
Job Tasks

Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.

  • Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.

Lay out patterns on wood stock and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products, based on blueprint specifications and sketches, and using marking and measuring devices.

  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

Verify dimensions of completed patterns, using templates, straightedges, calipers, or protractors.

  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and lathes to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications.

  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
  • Operate woodworking equipment.

Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.

  • Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.

Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, and screws.

  • Assemble wood products.

Correct patterns to compensate for defects in castings.

  • Design templates or patterns.

Construct wooden models, templates, full scale mock-ups, jigs, or molds for shaping parts of products.

  • Build production molds.

Estimate costs for patternmaking jobs.

  • Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.

Compute dimensions, areas, volumes, and weights.

  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.

Mark identifying information such as colors or codes on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods.

  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

Divide patterns into sections according to shapes of castings to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.

Finish completed products or models with shellac, lacquer, wax, or paint.

  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

Glue fillets along interior angles of patterns.

  • Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.

Issue patterns to designated machine operators.

  • Distribute supplies to workers.

Select lumber to be used for patterns.

  • Select production input materials.

Repair broken or damaged patterns.

  • Repair templates, patterns, or molds.

Maintain pattern records for reference.

  • Record operational or production data.

Inventory equipment and supplies, ordering parts and tools as necessary.

  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

Collect and store patterns and lumber.

  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
 
Work Activities
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
 
 
     
 
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