Engineering Patternmaker

Description

Constructs full-size engineering models, usually made out of timber, which are used in manufacturing to produce metal castings, copy models, vacuum form tooling, and tooling for automotive, aircraft or fibreglass industries.

Description

Fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair metal precision instruments, and make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment.

Tasks include

• Interprets engineering drawings to determine pattern requirements
• Prepares materials for pattern construction
• Tests and modifies patterns for desired results
• Creates moulds and core boxes for casting processes
• Constructs engineering models using woodworking tools
• Maintains and repairs patterns