Patternmakers, Metal & Plastic
Also called: Pattern Maker, Metal Pattern Maker, Machinist, Die Cast Die Maker
What they do:
Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.
On the job, you would:
- Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, in order to machine castings or patterns.
- Read and interpret blueprints or drawings of parts to be cast or patterns to be made; then compute dimensions and plan operational sequences.
- Verify conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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