Job Description
Job Description
Pattern Maker (Metal) – 1st Shift
Location : Syracuse, NY
Industry : Manufacturing & Production
Job Category : Skilled Trades / Machining
Compensation : $34.86 / hour + relocation assistance
Type : Full-Time, 1st Shift (6 : 00am–2 : 30pm)
About the Opportunity
Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is hiring a Pattern Maker (Metal) for its Syracuse facility. This is a hands-on, high-skill role on a first shift with competitive pay and relocation support. You’ll work with advanced casting and tooling processes and use both manual and CNC machining systems—including SolidWorks programming—for high-precision pattern production.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and execute complex hand-finishing operations on metal castings
- Fabricate patterns, core boxes, and molds from various materials
- Layout, align, and fasten split sections for plates or cope and drag assemblies
- Perform highly intricate layout and template work from prints
- Setup and operate machine tools—manual and CNC—with customized setups
- Create and modify CNC programs using SolidWorks (Mastercam preferred)
- Apply pattern making knowledge to develop and improve processes
- Conduct bench work : fitting, polishing, scraping, and inspection
- Interpret prints and detect errors, escalating complex issues when needed
- Perform TPM duties like lubrication, cleaning, and tightening components
What You Bring
High school diploma or GEDAt least 4 years of Journeyman-level Patternmaker experience OR a Journeyman licenseU.S. work authorization (no corporate sponsorship)Strong manual machining skills and CNC programming proficiencySolidWorks and Mastercam experience (preferred)