Pattern Tooling Technician

Join Pam Building UK – Where People and Precision Matter. We’re not just about pipes and fittings – we’re about doing things the right way. At Pam Building UK, we care about what we manufacture, who we work with, and the impact our products have on the buildings and communities they serve. That means supporting each other, looking after our clients, and taking pride in every detail. We’re a team that gets stuck in and gets things done – no drama, just solutions. If there’s a challenge, we’ll find a way through it together. We don’t settle for “good enough” and strive to be better every day, whether on the shop floor, in the office, or out in the field.

About the Role

Location and type: Telford — Full-time — Permanent role.

We’re looking for a hands-on Pattern Tooling Technician to join our Pattern Shop team in Telford. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of cast iron production. You’ll be responsible for assembling, maintaining, and improving pattern tooling to ensure castings meet exacting standards - right first time. Working closely with production, technical, and quality teams, you’ll help minimise downtime, reduce waste, and improve tooling reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Assembling pattern and core box tooling from drawings, components, or existing equipment
• Finishing tooling to required standards for production use
• Diagnosing and repairing tooling faults to maintain production flow
• Maintaining, servicing, and modifying tooling to meet quality requirements
• Supporting tooling development, including allowances (e.g. shrinkage, machining, draft)
• Selecting appropriate materials such as timber, resin, and metal for repairs
• Collaborating with Technical, Production, Machining, and Quality teams
• Inspecting tooling for condition, performance, and usability
• Identifying improvements to increase efficiency and repeatability
• Maintaining workshop equipment and records
• Working safely and in line with all health, safety, and quality standards

What You’ll Need:

• Experience using hand tools and workshop machinery
• Basic understanding of materials (wood, metal, resin, composites)
• Ability to read engineering drawings (training available)
• Basic inspection and measurement skills
• Awareness of manufacturing or foundry processes (desirable)

Mindset:

• Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
• Proactive problem solver
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills
• Team player who responds well to production needs
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Experience:

• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or workshop environments preferred
• Foundry experience beneficial but not essential
• No formal pattern making qualification required

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience with tooling, materials, and foundry processes
• Exposure to real-world technical problem-solving
• Opportunities to learn modern tooling methods
• A long-term career in a specialist manufacturing environment
• Clear progression pathway toward a Pattern Maker role

Your Impact:

In this role, you’ll help:

• Improve tooling reliability and casting quality
• Reduce waste, scrap, and rework
• Support production efficiency and uptime
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation
• Promote a safe and sustainable working environment

What Success Looks Like:

After 3 months: Fully trained in safety, systems, and tooling standards; Confident in assembling and repairing tooling.

After 6 months: Independently carrying out fault finding and maintenance; Supporting production with tooling improvements.

After 12 months: A trusted member of the Pattern Shop team; Demonstrating strong progression toward pattern making skills.

Working Pattern: Full-time role; Rotating 4-day shift pattern.

Why Join Us?

We value not just what you do - but how you do it. You’ll be part of a team that cares about safety, quality, and each other; gets things done with practical, effective solutions; and strives to improve through continuous learning and innovation. If you’re practical, motivated, and ready to build a specialist career in tooling and pattern making, we’d love to hear from you.