Amsted Industries
Patternmaker (CNC)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Granite City, Illinois, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience in patternmaking, toolmaking, moldmaking, machining, or related manufacturing field.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD-generated prints.
- Proficiency with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Nice to have
- Journeyman Patternmaker certification or equivalent experience.
- Experience in foundry, casting, additive manufacturing, or 3D printing environments.
- Familiarity with CAD software and digital manufacturing processes.
- CNC machining experience.
- Welding, fabrication, or machine repair experience.
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience with continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
Full description
Job Purpose
- Design, build, repair, and maintain patterns, tooling, fixtures, and related equipment used in the manufacturing and casting process.
- Support production by ensuring patterns and tooling meet quality, dimensional, and operational requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve tooling performance, efficiency, and product quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Construct, modify, repair, and maintain production patterns and core boxes.
- Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and work instructions.
- Set up, operate, and maintain tooling and pattern-making equipment.
- Perform dimensional inspections and verify tooling accuracy.
- Support additive manufacturing and 3D printing operations as required.
- Troubleshoot tooling, pattern, and production issues to minimize downtime.
- Assist with new product development, prototype tooling, and process improvements.
- Maintain accurate records of tooling revisions, repairs, and maintenance activities.
- Adhere to all safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production personnel to meet operational goals.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience in patternmaking, toolmaking, moldmaking, machining, or related manufacturing field.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD-generated prints.
- Proficiency with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman Patternmaker certification or equivalent experience.
- Experience in foundry, casting, additive manufacturing, or 3D printing environments.
- Familiarity with CAD software and digital manufacturing processes.
- CNC machining experience.
- Welding, fabrication, or machine repair experience.
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience with continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.