Manufacturing

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.

Salary Breakdown

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

Average

$49,070

ANNUAL

$23.59

HOURLY

Entry Level

$30,280

ANNUAL

$14.56

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,280

ANNUAL

$23.21

HOURLY

Expert Level

$60,910

ANNUAL

$29.28

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

140

Projected job openings through 2030


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Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

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Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Operation and Control

SKILL

Quality Control Analysis

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity


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