Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.

• Patternmaker
• Patternmaker
• Patternmaker
• Patternmaker
• Patternmaker Apprentice, Metal
• Patternmaker, All-Around
• Patternmaker, Metal
• Patternmaker, Metal, Bench
• Patternmaker, Plastics
• Patternmaker, Sample
• Template Maker
• Template Maker, Extrusion Die

• Apply plastic-impregnated fabrics or coats of sealing wax or lacquer to patterns that will be used to produce plastic.
• Assemble pattern sections, using hand tools, bolts, screws, rivets, glue, and/or welding equipment.
• Clean and finish patterns or templates, using emery cloths, files, scrapers, and power grinders.
• Construct platforms, fixtures, and jigs for holding and placing patterns.
• Design and create templates, patterns, or coreboxes according to work orders, sample parts, or mockups.
• Lay out and draw or scribe patterns onto material, using compasses, protractors, rulers, scribes, or other instruments.
• Mark identification numbers or symbols onto patterns or templates.
• Paint or lacquer patterns.
• Program computerized numerical control machine tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints or drawings of parts to be cast or patterns to be made; then compute dimensions and plan operational sequences.
• Repair and rework templates and patterns.
• Select pattern materials such as wood, resin, and fiberglass.
• Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, in order to machine castings or patterns.
• Verify conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.

• adjust production equipment/machinery setup
• attach or mark identification onto products or containers
• design tools or mechanical devices
• determine tasks needed to complete machined products
• examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• identify base metals for welding
• lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
• monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
• operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
• perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
• read blueprints
• read specifications
• read technical drawings
• recognize characteristics of alloys
• recognize characteristics of metals
• set up and operate variety of machine tools
• set up computer numerical control machines
• set up production equipment or machinery
• solve machine tool problems
• understand machine setup instructions
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use arc welding equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use machining practices
• use non-destructive test equipment
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use x-ray or magnetic inspection techniques
• weld together metal parts, components, or structures