Pattern Maker
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Leading CAD/CAM tooling solutions company, seeks a time served Engineering Patternmaker to construct patterns and moulds from metal, wood and composite materials from drawings/CAD data. Joining a long serving team, as Engineering Patternmaker you would be responsible for the maintenance of tools and equipment, whilst providing a hands‑on approach in each tool manufactured.
Successful candidate for the position of Engineering Patternmaker would possess experience in composites, woodworking and metalwork, be self‑motivated, a team player and have experience in setting/operating machines such as; sanders, circular saws, band saws, mills and lathes. Offered as a permanent contract, the role of Engineering Patternmaker offers market competitive salary, company benefits and immediate start.
Engineering Patternmaker duties include:- Constructing patterns and moulds from metal, wood and composite materials from drawings and CAD data
- Maintenance of tools and equipment which includes cleaning and safe storage
- Carrying out day to day production as required, in line with manufacturing instructions
- Reduce waste and ensure all waste materials are disposed of in accordance with company and legislative procedures
- Conducting quality assurance and safety checks on all tooling
- Working to tight tolerances and in process measurements
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Setting up and operating machines such as; sanders, circular saws, band saws, mills and lathes
- Experience in jigs & fixtures – desirable
- Experience in Foundry Tooling - desirable
- Experience in CNC machining - desirable
- A real team player, with pride in one’s work and a desire for success
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM software
- Be adaptable, and be willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines
- Good knowledge of composites, woodworking and metalwork
Location:
Willenhall, West Midlands
Hours of work: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 12:30pm Friday
Salary: £18 per hour x 39-hour week - negotiable dependent upon experience
Benefits:- Pension
- Overtime at time & third
- Leisure bank (additional annual leave)
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