Patternmakers, Wood
Also called: Pattern Maker, Wood Pattern Maker, Journeyman Patternmaker, Apprentice Pattern Maker
What they do:
Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.
On the job, you would:
- Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
- Lay out patterns on wood stock and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products, based on blueprint specifications and sketches, and using marking and measuring devices.
- Verify dimensions of completed patterns, using templates, straightedges, calipers, and/or protractors.
Math and Science
Engineering and Technology
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Reaction Time and Speed
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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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