Patternmakers, Wood

• Lay out patterns on wood stock and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products, based on blueprint specifications and sketches, and using marking and measuring devices.
• Verify dimensions of completed patterns, using templates, straightedges, calipers, or protractors.
• Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and lathes to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications.
• Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.
• Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, and screws.
• Correct patterns to compensate for defects in castings.
• Construct wooden models, templates, full scale mock-ups, jigs, or molds for shaping parts of products.
• Compute dimensions, areas, volumes, and weights.
• Mark identifying information such as colors or codes on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods.
• Finish completed products or models with shellac, lacquer, wax, or paint.
• Glue fillets along interior angles of patterns.
• Select lumber to be used for patterns.
• Repair broken or damaged patterns.
• Maintain pattern records for reference.
• Inventory equipment and supplies, ordering parts and tools as necessary.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Patternmakers, Wood.

• Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• 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.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Patternmakers, Wood.