Pattern Makers make wood, plastic, metal, plaster of paris, or polystyrene models to produce castings. Mould Makers then use use them to form a cavity in the sand, into which molten metal is poured to form a casting. Patternmaking is divided into two branches: wood patternmaking and metal patternmaking.
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What's Your Future as a Pattern Maker (443A)?
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $23.00 per hour.
Self-Rating
Pattern Maker (443A)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do you enjoy working on a variety of tasks requiring creativity and ingenuity? | ||
| Do you have a good eye for detail, and the ability to spot flaws? | ||
| Do you like working with numbers, and are you precise and accurate at it? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Do you enjoy learning about new technology and materials? | ||
| Would you enjoy interacting with site supervisors, customers, suppliers, co-workers and other tradespeople to get the job done? | ||
| Do you have excellent time-management skills? Are you an organized person? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Pattern Maker (443A) may be for you!
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