Pattern Maker – (7358 TPV) – SF Municipal Transportation Agency - (168101)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

4h • $139,360 - $139,360 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pattern Maker performs skilled work under general supervision in the fabrication, alteration, maintenance, and repair of patterns used to manufacture castings. The role is distinguished from Carpenter by responsibility for manufacturing and maintaining patterns for objects to be cast and special wooden parts. The position is a Temporary Provisional (TPV) appointment, not a permanent appointment; provisional appointments may not exceed three years. A provisional appointee must participate in and pass a Civil Service examination for the classification and be selected through an open competitive process to be considered for permanent appointment.

The position is in the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Transit Division, Fleet Maintenance Section, at 1040 Minnesota Street, San Francisco. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; evening, weekend, and holiday work may sometimes be required. The work involves continuous close attention and very close tolerances, some physical effort and considerable manual dexterity, and exposure to conditions where minor or major injuries may occur.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
• Two years of pattern-making experience, including interpreting blueprints and drawings, calculating shrinkages or dimensions, and laying out, constructing, and maintaining wooden or metal patterns and replicated shapes.
• Valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Knowledge of pattern-making methods and practices, including design, fabrication, and maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, safe operation of pattern-making tools and equipment, and proper handling of materials.
• Knowledge of pattern-making tools and equipment and materials, including woods, metals and alloys, plasters, and plastics.
• Ability to design, lay out, and make simple or intricate patterns; calculate shrinkages for various metals and alloys; and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, samples, or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, maintain effective working relationships, and use pattern-making tools, materials, and equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a recognized pattern-making apprenticeship program may substitute for the two years of pattern-making experience.
• Understanding of safe equipment operation.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle adjustment, repair, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles.
• Knowledge of safety practices, personal protective equipment, hazardous-material handling, and procedures required for various operations.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and understandable basic reports, records, forms, and routine maintenance schedules.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic computations and basic algebra.
• Ability to accurately calculate dimensions and tolerances and lay out, construct, maintain, and repair wooden or metal patterns and replicated shapes.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Design, lay out, and construct simple or intricate patterns from blueprints, sketches, or models, and calculate shrinkage of metals and alloys.
• Repair and correct broken or damaged pattern equipment to compensate for casting defects; replace, repair, and transport pattern parts, materials, and equipment throughout the city.
• Maintain pattern tools, shop machinery, and equipment.
• Construct wood and metal pattern tools, machinery, equipment, and castings.
• Construct, repair, and alter wood and metal patterns and core boxes.
• Make filing cabinets and office equipment.
• Review specifications for new machinery or equipment and estimate labor, parts, and related costs.
• Construct and repair fire department ladders, tools, special wooden parts for cable cars and antique street cars, plaques, and other equipment according to specifications.
• Inspect and provide quality control over castings delivered by vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED