Pattern Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Summary Description :

Assist Engineering & Quality Manager in completing tool order in a timely fashion as they relate to bench processes.

Essential Functions :

• Machined Tooling
• After patterns have been machined, ensure that the pattern meets specifications and verify quality.
• Mount gating.
• Install venting.
• Wood Tooling
• Studies customer prints and determines components needed to make patterns.
• Makes master wood patterns in compliance with the customer’s specifications.
• Mounts the pattern on a board, rigs it to the flask size and adds the gating.
• General Pattern Work
• Upon request, checks current patterns to determine if an existing pattern can be used to meet the customer’s requirements or whether an existing pattern can be modified to do so.
• Makes on-line repairs to patterns as requested or required.
• Repairs core boxes as required.
• Rigs shell core boxes to fit shell core machines.
• Assists in troubleshooting problem products to determine needed modifications to patterns.
• Work with CAD designers to make sure that tool orders are in place for all bench work.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Carries out all duties & responsibilities in full accordance with the Company’s policies & procedures.

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