Pattern Maker

Pattern Maker (CV21) Days Regular £15-18ph DOE Metalis are working with a well-established company who design and manufacture specialist equipment for the foundry, aerospace and automotive industries, who are well known for outstanding quality in our products and due to a busy period fast approaching, they are looking for another Pattern Maker / Technical Woodworker to join their expert team. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Pattern Maker / Technical Woodworker and be looking to join a company long term where you will become a valued member of the team. Duties: In this role you will be involved with pattern making, pattern assembly work and production rig assembly. You will operate woodworking machinery like sanders and band saws. Adhering to safety protocols and industry standards Requirements: Willingness to aid and train others including apprentices if applicable Flexibility and willing to learn and adopt new skills and working methods Utilise shop machining capacity to ensure pattern making efficiency Experience of reading and understanding 2D and 3D drawings Experience of working with hand tools and machine tools Experience of producing products using wood, metals and resin Foundry Craft Studies or Engineering qualification Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths, English and Science. Maintenance of existing core and casting patterns, including repairs and modifications. Produce new patterns arising from new product development. Liaising with Technical and external departments to ensure accuracy and viability of pattern design. Ensure best use of raw materials through planning efficient pattern layouts. Take responsibility for ensuring that standards of their own performance and targets are achieved on a daily and weekly basis Understand the impact of role/performance on internal and external customers and treat it as a priority Carry out full inspection of own work on both new patterns and existing patterns to ensure adherence to quality standards Pay rate & Shift pattern £15- 18ph DOE Monday- Thursday 7.30-16.15 Friday 7.30-12.30 (30 mins lunch break) If you feel you have the required experience please apply or for more information call our head office and ask for Aimee Smith