7358-Pattern Maker

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Department: Municipal Transportation Agency

Job class: 7358-Pattern Maker

Salary range: $ - $

Role type: Permanent Civil Service

Hours: Full-time

Exam type: Position Based Test

Rule: Rule of the List

List type: Entrance

Under general supervision, the 7358 Pattern Maker performs skilled work in connection with the fabrication, alteration, maintenance and repair of a variety of patterns for the manufacture of castings. The 7358 Pattern Maker is distinguished from 7344 Carpenter by the former’s responsibility to manufacture and maintain patterns of objects to be cast and special wooden parts.

• Designs, lays out and constructs simple or intricate patterns from blueprints, sketches or models; calculates shrinkage of metal and alloys.
• Repairs and corrects broken or damaged pattern equipment to compensate for defects in castings; replaces, repairs, and transports pattern parts, materials, and equipment throughout the city.
• Maintains pattern tools, shop machinery, and equipment.
• Constructs wood and metal pattern tools, machinery, equipment, and castings.
• Constructs, repairs and alters wood and metal patterns and core boxes.
• Makes filing cabinets and office equipment.
• Reviews specifications for new machinery or equipment, including estimating labor, parts, and related costs.
• Constructs and repairs fire department ladders, tools, special wooden parts for cable cars and antique street cars, plaques, and other equipment according to specifications.
• Inspects and provides quality control over castings delivered by vendors.

Nature of work:
Continuous close attention and working within very close tolerances; some physical effort and considerable manual dexterity; exposure to working conditions where minor and major injuries may occur.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination); AND

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in pattern making. Experience must include interpreting blueprints and drawings, calculating shrink ages or dimensions and laying out, and constructing and maintaining wooden or metal patterns and replicated shapes; AND

License and Certification: Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license at time of appointment.

Substitution: Completion of a recognized pattern making apprenticeship program may substitute for the two (2) years of experience in pattern making.

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