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CNC Pattern Maker

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Syracuse, NY Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

Job Title: Pattern Maker (Metal) – 1st Shift

Location: Syracuse, New York, United States
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift & Schedule

  • 1st Shift
  • Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $39.04/hour
  • Base Salary: $81,203 (non-negotiable)
  • Overtime: Not eligible
  • Bonus: Not eligible
  • Commission: No
  • Benefits: Full benefits package
  • Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidates
  • Interview Travel: Reimbursed

Job Summary

The Pattern Maker (Metal) is responsible for planning, laying out, and performing highly complex hand-finishing and machining operations on rough castings to produce metal patterns, core boxes, and permanent molds. This role requires expert-level craftsmanship, CNC programming skills, and the ability to interpret complex prints and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Pattern Making & Fabrication

  • Perform complex hand-finishing operations on rough castings for patterns, core boxes, and permanent molds.
  • Fabricate, build up, and modify metal patterns using various materials.
  • Align and fasten split sections to create plates, cope, and drag plates, establishing interim dimensions not shown on prints.
  • Apply allowances for draft, shrinkage, and finish.

Machining & CNC Operations

  • Set up and operate conventional, NC, and CNC machine tools.
  • Program CNC machining operations using SolidWorks and MasterCam.
  • Devise and improvise tooling and machine setups as required.

Quality & Technical Review

  • Perform precision bench and hand operations (fitting, polishing, scraping).
  • Inspect finished work to required tolerances.
  • Identify and escalate print or specification errors.
  • Create templates when necessary.

Maintenance & Safety

  • Perform Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and tightening hardware.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of Journeyman-level Metal Pattern Maker experience OR Journeyman License
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience setting up, programming, and operating CNC machinery
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and MasterCam
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.Skills & Certifications (Required)
  • Metal Pattern Making (minimum 4 years)
  • CNC setup, programming, and operation
  • SolidWorks
  • MasterCam

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $33 - $39

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