At a Glance
- Tasks: Craft and repair foundry patterns to ensure top-notch production quality.
- Company: Join a well-established foundry that values craftsmanship and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team environment, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Other info: Great career growth potential and a chance to work with skilled professionals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production quality while honing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in pattern making and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
- Salary: Around £14.50 per hour (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Shift Pattern
The successful candidate will work either
- Afternoon Shift: 4:00pm – 12:00am
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Pattern Maker to join our busy foundry operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled craftsperson with a strong background in foundry pattern making to play a key role in supporting production, improving casting quality, and maintaining high standards across our manufacturing sites.
Working closely with the Pattern Shop Supervisor, Manufacturing, Quality and Production teams, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, manufacture and continuous improvement of pattern equipment to ensure reliable, high-quality casting production.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture, repair and refurbish foundry patterns and core boxes.
- Ensure pattern equipment is maintained and ready for production to support the moulding schedule.
- Work to the production run plan across multiple sites to minimise downtime and support operational efficiency.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, casting specifications and technical documentation.
- Inspect tooling for dimensional accuracy and identify any defects or wear.
- Carry out repairs to extend tooling life and improve casting performance.
- Measure components accurately using verniers, rules and other measuring equipment.
- Operate woodworking and pattern shop machinery safely and effectively.
- Liaise with the Moulding Shop, Core Shop and Quality Department to investigate and eliminate casting defects related to tooling.
- Maintain accurate records of tooling repairs, refurbishment and inspections.
- Ensure all patterns and core boxes are correctly identified, stored and protected.
- Participate in tooling audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and One Point Lessons (OPLs).
- Assist with customer audits where required.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Proven experience as a Pattern Maker within a foundry or heavy engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of pattern making principles, including shrinkage allowances, draft angles, core prints, gating and risering.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Practical woodworking and/or metalworking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Desirable
- Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Pattern Making.
- Experience using CAD software.
- Experience operating CNC pattern-making equipment.
- Fork Lift Truck licence.
- First Aid qualification.
- Fire Marshal qualification.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established foundry business where your craftsmanship and expertise will have a direct impact on production quality and continuous improvement.
You'll work as part of a skilled team in a business that values quality, safety and innovation, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and tooling development.
If you're an experienced Foundry Pattern Maker looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you
