HM tech Staffing
Pattern Maker (Metal) – 1st Shift
📍 Location: Syracuse, NY
🕒 Schedule: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
💼 Industry: Manufacturing & Production
📑 Job Type: Full-time | Onsite
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Pattern Maker (Metal) to join our team. In this role, you will plan, layout, and perform complex hand-finishing operations on rough castings to be used as patterns, core boxes, and permanent molds. You will also fabricate new patterns and molds, utilize CNC machinery, and apply advanced pattern-making techniques to meet production needs.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, layout, and execute complex finishing operations on castings, patterns, core boxes, and molds.
- Fabricate and assemble build-ups, plates, cope and drag plates, and other components using various materials.
- Perform advanced layout work to establish relationships between dimensions, including interim dimensions not provided on prints.
- Setup and operate conventional and CNC machine tools, improvising tooling and setups as needed.
- Program CNC machining software (SolidWorks, MasterCam) for pattern-making requirements.
- Apply hand-finishing techniques including fitting, polishing, scraping, and precision adjustments.
- Ensure work meets required tolerances, create templates, and account for draft, shrinkage, and finish allowances.
- Identify and escalate errors in prints or unusual conditions.
- Perform Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including inspection, lubrication, and minor repairs.
Qualifications
✅ Required:
- Minimum 4+ years of metal pattern-making experience OR Journeyman license.
- High school diploma or GED (accredited institution).
- Experience setting up, programming, and operating CNC machinery.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and MasterCam software.
✅ Preferred:
- Strong knowledge of pattern-making techniques, ability to develop new processes when required.
- Hands-on experience with intricate hand and bench operations.
Compensation & Benefits
💲 Base Salary: $72,508 annually
📦 Benefits: Full package offered (health, retirement, etc.)
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Possible for the right candidate
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed
🕒 Overtime Eligible: No
🎯 Bonus: Not applicable
Candidate Profile
- Experience: 5–7 years in manufacturing / pattern-making
- Seniority Level: Associate
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Travel: Not required