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Patternmakers, Wood - 51-7032.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Mold Maker
Pattern Engineer
Pattern Maker
Patternmaker

Wood Pattern Maker
Wood Patternmaker
Wood Shop Moldmaker
Woodshop Worker

SOC Occupation Groups

51-0000	Production Occupations
51-7000	Woodworkers
51-7030	Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood
51-7032.00	Patternmakers, Wood

Related Occupations

47-2211.00	Sheet Metal Workers
51-2041.00	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
51-4061.00	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
51-4062.00	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
51-4111.00	Tool and Die Makers
51-4192.00	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
51-6092.00	Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
51-7011.00	Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
51-7031.00	Model Makers, Wood
51-9195.00	Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Tasks

Collect and store patterns and lumber.
Compute dimensions, areas, volumes, and weights.
Construct wooden models, templates, full scale mock-ups, jigs, or molds for shaping parts of products.
Correct patterns to compensate for defects in castings.
Divide patterns into sections according to shapes of castings to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
Estimate costs for patternmaking jobs.
Finish completed products or models with shellac, lacquer, wax, or paint.
Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, and screws.
Glue fillets along interior angles of patterns.
Inventory equipment and supplies, ordering parts and tools as necessary.
Issue patterns to designated machine operators.
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.
Maintain pattern records for reference.
Mark identifying information such as colors or codes on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods.
Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
Repair broken or damaged patterns.
Select lumber to be used for patterns.
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.
Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.
Verify dimensions of completed patterns, using templates, straightedges, calipers, or protractors.

Detailed Work Activities

Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
Assemble wood products.
Build production molds.
Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
Design templates or patterns.
Distribute supplies to workers.
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Operate woodworking equipment.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
Record operational or production data.
Repair templates, patterns, or molds.
Select production input materials.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
Trim excess material from workpieces.