Is being a wood patternmaker a good fit for you?
Plans and builds wooden patterns that are pressed into sand to form moulds for metal castings.
What the work involves
- Reads plans, drawings and written details to find the sizes and shapes of patterns.
- Fits, fastens and assembles wood parts into patterns and models using glue, nails and screws.
- Marks out patterns on wood and draws outlines from plans and sketches.
- Trims, smooths and shapes surfaces with planes, files, scrapers and sandpaper.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, creative and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a wood patternmaker is one of yours.
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