Pattern Maker I First Shift
Job Description
The Pattern Maker I lays out and constructs complex patterns and molds and performs the following:
- Lays out and constructs complex models and molds using blueprints, master patterns and models to build molds, rubber resin tooling, determine joints and parting, add draft filets and radii, etc.
- Plans sequence of operations
- Using three axis CAM software, interprets files, programs CNC machines and prep CAD files
- Sets up and operates a wide variety of machinery such as lathes, drills, milling machines, CNC machines, etc. as required
- Grinds, files and sands parts for assembly of a smooth and finished cavity
- Rigs molds as required
- Buils fixtures and templates
- Maintains monitors tooling for wear and breakage and replaces as necessary
- Performs routine machine maintenance
- Adds stock to models to allow for machining tolerances
- Coaches and trains employees as requested
- Maintains quality and quantity standards for the position
- Proactively supports the ISO process approach to quality management and the Syteline MIS system
- Adheres to all safety policies and practices, consistently uses personal protective equipment and practices good housekeeping
- Maintains regular on time attendance and adheres to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
- Maintains a positive professional approach with all internal and external customers
- Applies classroom and on the job post training information, knowledge, skills, and abilities consistently in a quality-oriented manner
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent or Trade School graduate with training in shop math, blueprint reading and machine set-up and Completion of a Pattern Maker apprenticeship and five (5) years of experience
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to and including 35 pds as needed.
Benefits
Armstrong has a benefit package that includes paid holidays, bonus and referral programs, paid vacation, 401K, 100% company paid life insurance, sick time, supplemental short term disability insurance, dental, vision, medical, accident, cancer and critical care insurance and safety awards. We also provide free coffee daily for our employees available at multiple coffee kiosks.
Pay
The Salary Range for our Pattern Maker I job is $32.00-$38.00 per hour.