WCM-Pattern C

Weatherly Casting & Machine Co Careers • Weatherly, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Construct and rebuild a variety of difficult and complicated patterns such as multi-stage pumps, complicated pumps or machine parts, jigs and difficult models for development or experimental work. Close fit parts require working to blueprint or diagram dimensions, making necessary shrinkage allowances for the type of metal to be cast. Assemble parts and mount patterns. Build gates and accessory equipment. Responsible for securing satisfactory castings from the pattern and may suggest changes to improve its manufacture. Make core boxes, dryers, pattern layout and match plates. Make difficult repairs. Able to construct the complete range of pump patterns and occasionally check the work of other pattern makers. May also perform other miscellaneous work. Particular attention must be made to safety consciousness.

Requirements

• Understand the working principles of pump operation.
• Have a thorough knowledge of foundry methods and practices.
• Be familiar with machine shop practices.
• Use shop mathematics, handbook formulas.
• Be familiar with ordinary and shrink rules and other measuring instruments.
• Work from complicated drawings, sketches and samples.
• Education completed should be equivalent to partial technical high school plus four (4) years wood pattern making apprenticeship or trade training.
• Six (6) months foundry & pattern shop experience preferred, but not required.
• Initiative necessary to successfully perform functional responsibilities.
• Properly plan details of pattern or tool in process.
• Work independently towards objectives, receiving only general direction and guidance and make decisions within standards widely accepted in the trade.
• Refer unusual problems to supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months foundry & pattern shop experience

Responsibilities

• Construct and rebuild a variety of difficult and complicated patterns such as multi-stage pumps, complicated pumps or machine parts, jigs and difficult models for development or experimental work.
• Make necessary shrinkage allowances for the type of metal to be cast.
• Assemble parts and mount patterns.
• Build gates and accessory equipment.
• Secure satisfactory castings from the pattern and suggest changes to improve its manufacture.
• Make core boxes, dryers, pattern layout and match plates.
• Make difficult repairs.
• Construct the complete range of pump patterns and occasionally check the work of other pattern makers.
• Perform other miscellaneous work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees