Wood Pattern Maker

General Summary

The pattern maker is responsible for fabricating patterns from various materials such as foam, composites, and wood, directly from CAD models or blue prints.

Position Responsibilities

- Read CAD models, blueprints, or written specifications to determine sizes and shapes of patterns.

- Lay out patterns on various stock and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products, based on blueprint specifications and sketches, and using marking and measuring devices.

- Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and sanders to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications.

- Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.

- Fit, fasten, and assemble foam or wood parts together to form patterns using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, and screws.

- Glue fillets along interior angles of patterns.

- Mark identifying information such as colors or codes on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- High School degree or equivalent schooling

· Some experience or training using a variety of tools for woodworking or similar materials.

· Knowledge of metric and standard measuring units.

· Some drafting experience.

· Good teamwork skills.

· Desire to Learn.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a shop floor environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Madison Heights, MI 48071 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Madison Heights, MI 48071: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person