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ME Elecmetal

Pattern Maker

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description Pattern Maker - Foundry Shop We are seeking a skilled and detail ... as wood, plastic, or metal, ensuring precision and durability. - Modify and repair existing ...

ME Global

Pattern Maker

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Description Pattern Maker - Foundry Shop We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pattern Maker ... as wood, plastic, or metal, ensuring precision and durability. - Modify and repair existing ...

Sawbrook Steel LLC

Woodworker

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Learn from journeyman wood pattern makers and teach others as a team player * Own, maintain, and strive to modernize a complete set of hand & precision measuring tools for wood pattern making

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How much do entry level wood pattern maker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level wood pattern maker in the United States is $18.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Wood Pattern Maker vs Wood Pattern Maker?

AspectEntry Level Wood Pattern MakerWood Pattern Maker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic woodworking skillsTechnical training or apprenticeship; experience preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or woodworking shops, supervised settingsIndustrial settings, working with detailed patterns and molds
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting in pattern creation, learning tools and techniquesDesigning, carving, and finishing wood patterns for molds

The main difference is experience level. Entry Level Wood Pattern Makers are just starting and focus on learning basic skills, while Wood Pattern Makers have more experience and handle complex pattern creation. Both roles typically require similar credentials and work in related environments, but the level of responsibility and skill increases with experience.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Wood Pattern Maker job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 96% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,949 per year, or $18.2 per hour.
Wood Pattern Maker

Wood Pattern Maker

Harrison Steel Castings Co.

Attica, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Like crafting things out of wood? Harrison Steel has an opening in its pattern shop for a wood pattern maker. This position is responsible for building metal, plastic, and mainly wood patterns and core boxes used in our manufacturing operations. This position uses various hand and power tools, and helps to plan the construction of brand new parts. Working alongside our master pattern makers, this is a great position to increase your woodworking skills while learning from experts while getting paid.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Basic math & reading skills
  • Good problem solving skills and knowledge of safety practices
  • High level of personal accountability
  • Previous woodworking experience and/or blueprint reading is preferred
  • Experience with or the ability to learn to operate a CNC 5-axis router using Mastercam is beneficial

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat and fumes or airborne particles, and is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Also exposure to outdoor weather conditions, non-weather related extreme cold, water and humidity, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The usual noise level is very loud. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Harrison Steel:

Harrison Steel is a family owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. The benefits of working at Harrison Steel include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision and dental plans available, vacation, career opportunities to move into other departments and supervisory roles, and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs. HS is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland that about 3,200 residents call home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.

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