Master Pattern Maker

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges in a global leader in mining technology. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter—whether through engineering, planning, or customer support—while helping shape a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Pattern Construction: Skillfully select, cure, and laminate wood stocks, then use hand tools and precision machinery to sculpt highly accurate, durable patterns and core boxes that serve as the foundation for industrial castings.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Analyze complex engineering schematics and 3D CAD models daily to calculate precise dimensions, shrink allowances, and draft angles essential for successful casting extraction.
• Quality Control: Perform rigorous dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, and templates to ensure patterns meet exact engineering specifications within strict tolerances before production.
• Tooling Maintenance: Inspect, repair, and modify existing patterns and tooling to extend their lifespan and accommodate engineering changes, ensuring continuous production efficiency.
• Production Support: Build, mount, rig, and set up pattern equipment, perform pattern changes for production runs, and ensure timely preparation of patterns according to production schedules.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero-harm behaviors in support of a world-class safety culture.

Minimal travel expected; primarily onsite work in the Candler, Florida facility.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in precision woodworking, lamination, and safe operation of shop machinery and hand tools.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and 3D CAD schematics.
• Proficiency in foundry mathematics including calculating dimensions, draft angles, and metal shrink allowances.
• Solid background in quality inspection using precision measuring instruments to verify tight tolerances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks and CAM software like CamWorks or NX CAM.
• Understanding of foundry processes and casting techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

About the Company

Weir is a global leader in mining technology, helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. Our work supports the transition to renewable energy by delivering essential metals and minerals. We combine deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to create innovative end-to-end solutions. Our culture values safety, integrity, respect, high performance, and customer focus. We foster diversity and inclusion, encouraging every voice to contribute to our mission.