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Harrison Steel Castings Co.

Wood Pattern Maker

Attica, IN · On-site

$18/hr

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 ...

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 ...

W3Global Inc.

Pattern Maker

Sidney, OH

$23.59 - $28.40/hr

The Pattern Maker will be responsible for creating and designing patterns, fitting, and utilizing ... The Patternmaker fabricates foundry patterns from various materials such as wood, metal, and ...

ALCON INDUSTRIES INC

Pattern Maker

Cleveland, OH

Pattern Maker Reports to: Sand Superintendent Location: Cleveland, Ohio Position Type: Full-time ... Utilize carpentry skills to construct pattern components using wood and other materials. * Ensure ...

Sawbrook Steel LLC

Pattern Maker

Cincinnati, OH

... large patterns as well as core boxes for green sand and air set mold lines. We are willing to ... Construct gating and risers for simple to complex castings using traditional wood, tooling board ...

Lawton Standard

Pattern Maker

Hanover, PA · On-site

$25/hr

Penn Mar Castings in Hanover PA is seeking an experienced Pattern Maker to join our foundry ... Build new patterns, core boxes, and rigging systems using wood, metal, urethane, plastics, and ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for 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 are the typical daily responsibilities of a Wood Pattern Maker?

As a Wood Pattern Maker, your daily tasks include interpreting engineering drawings, selecting quality lumber, and using machine and hand tools to craft precise wooden patterns for metal casting. You’ll frequently measure and check patterns to tight tolerances, repair or modify existing patterns, and collaborate closely with foundry or production teams to ensure patterns meet project requirements. Attention to detail is key, as any mistakes can affect the final metal product’s accuracy. You'll often work independently in a workshop, but teamwork and clear communication are essential when coordinating with engineers and other manufacturing professionals. This role is hands-on and dynamic, requiring both technical skill and creative problem-solving.

What is a Wood Pattern Maker job?

A Wood Pattern Maker creates precise wooden patterns used in metal casting and manufacturing. They read blueprints or specifications to shape, carve, and assemble wood into molds that help produce metal parts. This role requires woodworking skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of machinery like lathes and saws. Pattern makers often work in foundries, manufacturing plants, or specialized workshops.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Wood Pattern Maker position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wood Pattern Maker, you need strong woodworking skills, a keen eye for detail, and a background in reading and interpreting technical blueprints, often acquired through a technical diploma or apprenticeship. Familiarity with hand and power tools, CNC machines, and CAD software is typically required, as are knowledge of safety standards and, in some cases, industry certifications. Precision, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role, allowing collaboration with engineers and foundry professionals. These skills ensure that wood patterns are built to exact specifications, supporting efficient and high-quality production processes.

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Wood Pattern Maker

Harrison Steel Castings Co.

Attica, IN • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 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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