Pattern Maker

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup and operate/run a wide variety of foundry pattern making and sand casting equipment in order to accomplish the manufacturing and maintenance mission.
• Create the patterns for casting with wood, metal or other material as per the requirements.
• Perform basic sand control tests using different sand control and testing equipment to ensure compliance to the existing industry standards of sand moulding and casting processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical diagrams and schematics in order to accomplish the desired cast product form and material composition in accordance with part specifications.
• Verify the conformance of finished machining using conventional or digital precision measuring instruments.
• Comply with all safety, housekeeping and environmental directives.
• Maintain all equipment by undertaking all user preventive maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all issued tools, uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is accounted for, maintained and secured.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Support other members of the Fabrication Workshop in fulfilling their roles.
• Perform other duties as required by their line manager and the Manager, Fabrication.

Experience and Education:

• A high school diploma is required, a college diploma or pattern making/foundry techniques certification is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a foundry technician performing various tasks is required; experience with sand preparation, moulding processes, charging, melting and pouring of ferrous and non-ferrous metals is preferred.
• Previous military or manufacturing industry experience is an advantage.
• The ability to lift, carry and push items weighing over 20kg is required.
• The ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings/schematics is required.
• The ability to read and use conventional and digital precision measuring instruments and tools is required.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.