Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

• Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, to machine castings or patterns.
• Read and interpret blueprints or drawings of parts to be cast or patterns to be made, compute dimensions, and plan operational sequences.
• Verify conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.
• Program computerized numerical control machine tools.
• Design and create templates, patterns, or coreboxes according to work orders, sample parts, or mockups.
• Assemble pattern sections, using hand tools, bolts, screws, rivets, glue, or welding equipment.
• Repair and rework templates and patterns.
• Clean and finish patterns or templates, using emery cloths, files, scrapers, and power grinders.
• Lay out and draw or scribe patterns onto material, using compasses, protractors, rulers, scribes, or other instruments.
• Construct platforms, fixtures, and jigs for holding and placing patterns.
• Mark identification numbers or symbols onto patterns or templates.
• Select pattern materials such as wood, resin, and fiberglass.

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• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic.