Pattern Maker

Location:

Syracuse, New York

Employment type:

Full-time (Core hours 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

• Plan, layout and perform a wide variety of extremely complex and difficult hand finishing operations on rough castings of complicated forms to be used as patterns, core boxes, and permanent molds.
• Make build‑ups or fabricate patterns, core boxes, and permanent molds made of various materials.
• Layout, align, and fasten split sections to create plates or cope and drag plates; establish inter‑relationship of dimensions and interim dimensions not shown on prints.
• Set up and operate all types of machine tools, including conventional and numerically controlled machines; devise and improvise tooling and setup for individual requirements.
• Program software for CNC machining, using Solid Works and Master Cam.
• Perform hand and bench operations requiring intricate tasks such as fitting, polishing, scraping, etc.
• Check work to required tolerances, layout, and create templates when necessary; make allowances for draft, shrinkage and finish; detect errors in prints and specifications and report to supervisor.
• Perform Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities, including cleaning, inspection, minor lubrication, and tightening loose bolts.

• Minimum of four (4) years Journeyman-level pattern maker experience or Journeyman license.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Experience setting up, programming, and operating CNC machinery.
• Experience with Solid Works and Master Cam.
• Strong understanding of pattern making techniques and processes.