Tooler
Hanover, PA · On-site
Build wood patterns which are dimensionally correct and comply with engineer drawings and blueprints. Requirements What Makes You Qualified: * High School preferred or equivalent job knowledge and ...
Tooler
Hanover, PA · On-site
Build wood patterns which are dimensionally correct and comply with engineer drawings and blueprints. Requirements What Makes You Qualified: * High School preferred or equivalent job knowledge and ...
Woodworker/Patternmaker
Belleview, FL · On-site
What you'll do * Pattern Construction: Build, assemble, modify, and repair wooden patterns ... Prepare materials for production, including cutting, sanding, laminating, and finishing wood ...
Woodworker/Patternmaker
Belleview, FL · On-site
What you'll do * Pattern Construction: Build, assemble, modify, and repair wooden patterns ... Prepare materials for production, including cutting, sanding, laminating, and finishing wood ...
What you'll do * Pattern Construction: Build, assemble, modify, and repair wooden patterns ... Prepare materials for production, including cutting, sanding, laminating, and finishing wood ...
What you'll do * Pattern Construction: Build, assemble, modify, and repair wooden patterns ... Prepare materials for production, including cutting, sanding, laminating, and finishing wood ...
We serve the compost, soil, wood recycling and waste sectors, among others. As the master ... Monitoring inventory levels, analyzing demand patterns and implementing inventory management ...
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We serve the compost, soil, wood recycling and waste sectors, among others. As the master ... Monitoring inventory levels, analyzing demand patterns and implementing inventory management ...
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$14.90 - $15.67
7% of jobs
$16.37 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.67 - $16.43
19% of jobs
The median wage is $17.03 / hr.
$16.43 - $17.20
30% of jobs
$17.20 - $17.96
12% of jobs
$17.96 - $18.73
4% of jobs
$19.21 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.73 - $19.49
4% of jobs
$19.49 - $20.26
4% of jobs
$20.26 - $21.02
4% of jobs
$21.02 - $21.79
6% of jobs
$21.79 - $22.55
4% of jobs
$22.55 - $23.32
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How much do wood pattern maker jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 9, 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?
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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Job description
What We Do:
At McCLARIN, we manufacture composites essential to the world's most innovative and efficient buses, trucks, trains, RVs, construction and farm equipment. These end-use channels enhance human experience to drive, ride, construct, farm and enjoy nature.
Through collaboration, we create both processes and products in any way, shape or form that contributes to a decarbonized and circular economy. McCLARIN scouts and adopts new ways to make the molding process more sustainable. We shape materials into high-quality and high-performance products. We form value through combined effort with our customers and stakeholders.
What We Need:
We are looking for an experienced Tooler to join McCLARIN Composites.
Are you:
As the Tooler, you will be responsible for building and repairing trim and assembly fixtures. Required to lay out of prototype and first article parts in compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications. Build and repair metal frames for molds and fixtures using creative ideas. Responsible for completing projects within budget.
A Day in the Life of:
Requirements
What Makes You Qualified:
Must Haves:
So, What's in It for You?
Who We Are: McCLARIN Composites provide the future-forward pathway for transformation in mobility, transport, energy, agriculture, housing and the built environment.
Since our founding in 1953, the world has changed significantly. We believe it is our responsibility to lead with purpose - not just in composites - but also in our communities and the environment. We gather the signals of our employees, customers, market and society to guide us. From these signals, we develop disruptive products from concept to commercialization with the lightest sustainable footprint.
McCLARIN Composites is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote and celebrate a diverse workforce and do not tolerate any discrimination. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans' status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to hr@mcclarincomposites.com. All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks and drug screenings.
At McCLARIN, we manufacture composites essential to the world's most innovative and efficient buses, trucks, trains, RVs, construction and farm equipment. These end-use channels enhance human experience to drive, ride, construct, farm and enjoy nature.
Through collaboration, we create both processes and products in any way, shape or form that contributes to a decarbonized and circular economy. McCLARIN scouts and adopts new ways to make the molding process more sustainable. We shape materials into high-quality and high-performance products. We form value through combined effort with our customers and stakeholders.
What We Need:
We are looking for an experienced Tooler to join McCLARIN Composites.
Are you:
- Good with hand tools
- Able to read and understand blueprints?
- Safety oriented and place a high regard for you and your team's safety?
As the Tooler, you will be responsible for building and repairing trim and assembly fixtures. Required to lay out of prototype and first article parts in compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications. Build and repair metal frames for molds and fixtures using creative ideas. Responsible for completing projects within budget.
A Day in the Life of:
- Build Trim Fixtures, document labor and materials.
- Fabricate and repair structural mold/tool frames.
- Laminate frames to mold /tool.
- Build Proto-type parts.
- Inspect trim fixtures to identify any non-conformities and document repairs required.
- Perform repairs on trim fixtures to latest revision, in coordination with production managers to schedule revisions in an efficient manner to avoid delays in production schedule and within budgeted time.
- Produce First Articles per engineer drawings and specifications, within the budgeted time.
- Build wood patterns which are dimensionally correct and comply with engineer drawings and blueprints.
Requirements
What Makes You Qualified:
- High School preferred or equivalent job knowledge and experience.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in general metal fabricating, auto body and/or carpentry.
- Knowledge of tolerances and dimensions.
- Able to read blueprints.
Must Haves:
- Ability to plan, constructs, alter, repair variety of tools, and trim fixtures to very close tolerances.
- Perform development work - first articles.
- Identify non-conformities.
- Ability to read drawings
- Ability to cut and weld steel tube and plates
- Ability to sand and grind fiberglass parts and molds to dimension
- Ability to laminate fiberglass
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of work areas.
- Ability to interface with production and address their needs.
- Awareness of Quality policies and location of quality manuals.
So, What's in It for You?
- A benefits offering including: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life and 401(k)
- A culture of Optimism, Respect, Transparency, Inclusion, Servant Leadership, Purposeful Engagement, Accountability, Mutual Benefit, and Self-Actualization
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer day (VTO)
- 9 paid holidays and 1 personal day
Who We Are: McCLARIN Composites provide the future-forward pathway for transformation in mobility, transport, energy, agriculture, housing and the built environment.
Since our founding in 1953, the world has changed significantly. We believe it is our responsibility to lead with purpose - not just in composites - but also in our communities and the environment. We gather the signals of our employees, customers, market and society to guide us. From these signals, we develop disruptive products from concept to commercialization with the lightest sustainable footprint.
McCLARIN Composites is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote and celebrate a diverse workforce and do not tolerate any discrimination. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans' status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to hr@mcclarincomposites.com. All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks and drug screenings.