What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pattern Maker position at Sawbrook Steel LLC?
Description
Sawbrook Steel Casting LLC is looking to add someone to our team who is experienced in repairing small and large patterns as well as core boxes for green sand and air set mold lines. We are willing to consider experience with other woodworking trades such as cabinet making or finish carpentry.
Qualifications
- Excellent manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
- Experienced in the safe operation of all manual woodworking machinery and power hand tools
Responsibilities
- Construct gating and risers for simple to complex castings using traditional wood, tooling board, plaster, styrofoam, wax, leather, urethane, and epoxy materials
- Prepare and repair existing patterns and core boxes scheduled for production
- Build fixtures and templates to aid casting inspection
- Help plan, document, and communicate efficiently with all departments at the beginning of projects, followed by double-checking during construction to assure accurate, fast, and reliable results
- Learn from journeyman wood pattern makers and teach others as a team player
- Own, maintain, and strive to modernize a complete set of hand & precision measuring tools for wood pattern making
- Maintain and clean the pattern shop and its equipment according to schedule
- Participate in a continuous improvement program
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required - journeyman card preferred
- Must be able to work alone or as a team
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, sketches, shop travelers, and schedules
- Must be able to lift 70 pounds
- Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment
- Must be able to work in various temperatures based on outside weather conditions
Salary : $24