POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for designing and building tooling for casting, (masters, patterns and core boxes) conventionally and with CAD/CAM software as well as maintaining inventory of department consumable supplies and in-house pattern storage. Additionally, this position assists engineering in

problem areas of designing products and training apprentices.

Formal Education Job-Related Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent plus completion of an accredited five (5) year patternmaker and apprenticeship program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Ensure proper shrinkages and gating practices are adhered to on both a master and working pattern design applying knowledge of foundry practices.
• Maintain in-house pattern storage.
• Perform any machine work as needed.
• Instruct apprentices as required.
• Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition.
• Follow safety rules.
• Identify and report problems or difficulties to group leader or department supervisor.
• Select proper mounting designs for various foundry requirements such as cope and drag and match plates.
• Create special tooling required to build pattern equipment.
• Design and build tooling for castings with CAD/CAM software.
• Program CNC machine to build patterns.
• Specify and order tooling and other departmental consumable supplies.
• Prepare PET's and descriptions of pattern equipment for Purchasing database.
• Create drawings and sketches using proper drafting techniques.
• Assist designers in design for manufacturing practices.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills
• CAD/CAM Software
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• CAD Software
• Injection Molding Experience
• Blow Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CAM Software
• CAD Software

SALARY INFO:

$21.43 - $28.16 / HR