Pattern Maker

ALCON INDUSTRIES INC • Cleveland, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The foundry Pattern Maker is a skilled craftsman who creates wooden or other material patterns based on blueprints, meticulously following specifications to ensure the accurate casting of metal parts in a foundry, utilizing various woodworking tools and machinery to shape and assemble the pattern components, ensuring the final product matches the desired design and quality standards.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience as a pattern maker and/or carpentry related experience.
• High school diploma required, associate’s degree in carpentry or related preferred.
• Strong background in carpentry, with the ability to work with a variety of tools, wood and other materials.
• Knowledge of metal casting processes and materials preferred.
• At least proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of relevant industry practices, equipment, and processes.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection, steel toe metatarsal shoes/boots, & safety glasses must be worn while on the production floor and performing this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and update patterns for metal casting based on engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Utilize carpentry skills to construct pattern components using wood and other materials.
• Ensure that patterns are accurate, well-structured, and clean for the metal casting process.
• Collaborate with engineers, and other team members to ensure that patterns meet design requirements and production feasibility.
• Conduct fittings and make necessary adjustments to patterns to achieve desired casting results in line with customer blueprints and engineering specifications.
• General housekeeping of pattern shop and organization of pattern storage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees