Now Hiring: Aluminum Casting Pattern Maker Full-Time | On-Site | Skilled Trades | Are you a hands-on craftsman who takes pride in precision, problem-solving, and building tools that make great castings possible? Join our team as an Aluminum Casting Pattern Maker, where your expertise in pattern fabrication, machining, and collaboration will directly impact the quality of our products and the success of our foundry operations. About the Role As a Pattern Maker, you will design, build, modify, and maintain foundry patterns used to form molds for aluminum castings. Working with materials such as wood, metal, and plastics, you ll combine traditional craftsmanship with modern CAD and CNC technologies. This is a full-time, on-site role that plays a critical part in supporting production, engineering, and continuous improvement. Essential Duties Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): Fabricate, modify, and maintain production and non-production tooling to dimensional requirements Perform engineering repairs and tooling changes per instructions and drawings Read and interpret blueprints; calculate draft, shrink, and machining allowances Utilize CAD data and CNC equipment to support pattern creation and modification Safely operate multiple machines, including: Lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses Table saws, band saws Manual and CNC machines Use precision measuring instruments such as dial calipers, shrink rules, tape measures, and dial indicators Communicate clearly and professionally with Team Members, Engineering, and Management regarding tooling status and needs Qualifications Experience Minimum 10 years of experience as a Pattern Maker or closely related trade Working knowledge of aluminum castings is helpful (but not required) Proficiency in pattern-making materials, tools, and applications Experience using 3D CAD data in CNC programming (Creo experience is a plus) Strong attention to detail, quality, and craftsmanship Education Eligibility High School Diploma or equivalent Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as needed This role is hands-on and active. Candidates must be able to: Stand and work for extended periods Bend, twist, kneel, crouch, reach, and navigate a busy shop environment Lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) Respond quickly to alarms, signals, and safety instructions Operate or drive mobile equipment when required Why Join Us? Work with skilled professionals in a collaborative team environment Apply both traditional craftsmanship and modern technology Play a key role in producing high-quality aluminum castings Stable, full-time employment with opportunities for overtime If you re a seasoned Pattern Maker who enjoys precision work, teamwork, and building tools that matter, we d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of our castings one pattern at a time.
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