How to become a foundry pattern maker?

Foundry pattern maker jobs favor candidates with pattern making and machinery experience rather than those with formal qualifications. However, a bachelor’s degree in engineering combined with experience is preferable. The machinery you work with is very technical, so gaining hands-on experience is necessary to enhance your skills. Foundry pattern makers usually enter this career with an entry-level role as an apprentice under the supervision of a journeyman pattern maker. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to operate equipment and create patterns efficiently. You need strong computer skills for reporting and working with 3D models.