$44.81-$54.46 Hourly / $7,768.00-$9,440.00 Monthly / $93,210.00-$113,282.00 Yearly
1. Designs, lays out and constructs simple or intricate patterns from blueprints, sketches or models; calculates shrinkage of metal and alloys*
2. Repairs broken or damaged-pattern equipment and corrects same to compensate for defects in castings.
3. Maintains pattern tools and pattern shop machinery.
4. Constructs wood and metal pattern equipment for high-pressure pipeline valves and fittings and special pattern equipment, as needed.
5. Constructs, repairs and alters wood and metal patterns and core boxes.
6. Makes filing cabinets and office equipment.
7. Constructs and repairs departmental office furniture, fire department ladders, tools, and other equipment according to specifications.
8. Maintains pattern tools and pattern shop equipment*
Requires thorough knowledge of: the methods, practices, tools, equipment and materials of the trade, and some knowledge of the metal trade associated with patternmaking.
Requires ability to. design, lay out and make simple or intricate patterns; calculate shrinkages for various types of metals and alloys; work from drawings, sketches, samples or oral instructions.
Requires considerable skill in the use of the tools, materials and equipment of the trade.