Pattern Maker - Metal / Casting

Pattern Maker (Metal) – 1st Shift

📍 Location : Syracuse, NY

🕒 Schedule : 1st Shift | 6 : 00 AM – 2 : 30 PM

💼 Industry : Manufacturing & Production

📑 Job Type : Full-time | Onsite

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pattern Maker (Metal) to join our team. In this role, you will plan, layout, and perform complex hand-finishing operations on rough castings to be used as patterns, core boxes, and permanent molds. You will also fabricate new patterns and molds, utilize CNC machinery, and apply advanced pattern-making techniques to meet production needs.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, layout, and execute complex finishing operations on castings, patterns, core boxes, and molds.
• Fabricate and assemble build-ups, plates, cope and drag plates, and other components using various materials.
• Perform advanced layout work to establish relationships between dimensions, including interim dimensions not provided on prints.
• Setup and operate conventional and CNC machine tools, improvising tooling and setups as needed.
• Program CNC machining software (SolidWorks, MasterCam) for pattern-making requirements.
• Apply hand-finishing techniques including fitting, polishing, scraping, and precision adjustments.
• Ensure work meets required tolerances, create templates, and account for draft, shrinkage, and finish allowances.
• Identify and escalate errors in prints or unusual conditions.
• Perform Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including inspection, lubrication, and minor repairs.

Qualifications

✅ Required :

✅ Preferred :

Compensation & Benefits

💲 Base Salary : $72,508 annually

📦 Benefits : Full package offered (health, retirement, etc.)

🚚 Relocation Assistance : Possible for the right candidate

✈️ Interview Travel : Reimbursed

🕒 Overtime Eligible : No

🎯 Bonus : Not applicable

Candidate Profile