Engineering patternmaker, Kaihanga tauira pūhanga
Also known as
- Metal profile cutter, toolmaker
Engineering patternmakers create models or templates for metal or plastic foundry patterns and moulds used for making castings and products.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$59K to $93K
Most common
$115K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Engineering patternmakers
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in workshops and foundries
- may work in hot, noisy and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- create patterns for casting metal parts
- cut materials to create shapes
- shape materials
- smooth surfaces and edges
- place materials into moulds
- remove materials from moulds
- operate heating equipment
- lift materials using cranes and hoists
- clean tools and patternmaking equipment
Practical
Investigative
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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