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Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
$54.97K Median Salary 200 Job Openings (Annual Projection) -4.2% Job Growth
About This Career
Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.
Reported Job Titles
Die Cast Die Maker, Fixture Builder, Layout Technician, Metal Pattern Maker, Pattern Maker, Pattern Maker Programmer, Pattern Repair Person, Patternmaker, Wax Molder
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Skills You'll Need
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Abilities
Near Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Problem Sensitivity
Visualization
Deductive Reasoning
Finger Dexterity
Information Ordering
Selective Attention
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Knowledge
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Mathematics
Design
Engineering and Technology
Skills
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Tools
Scribers
Rulers
Power saws
Casting machines
Micrometers
Tape measures
Drill press or radial drill
Cold chisels
Wire cathode electrode discharge machine
Calipers
Manual press brake
Hoists
Shaper cutter
Disc sander
Compasses
Horizontal turning center
Utility knives
Core drying ovens
Squares
Milling machines
Hand trucks or accessories
Planing machines
Turret lathe
Boring machines
Foundry ladles
Laser measuring systems
Foundry crucibles
Traveling column milling machine
Bench scales
Positioning jig
Metal band sawing machine
Foundry flasks
Power grinders
Protractors
Power routers
Personal computers
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