Pattern Maintainer

Hiring Opportunity: Delaware, OH Our client is an American Cast Iron Foundry carrying a long history of producing high-quality gray and ductile iron castings. They boast only a 2.5% turnover rate. The Pattern Maintainer will be in charge of creating and maintaining wooden patterns used in the metal casting process. Basic Responsibilities: - Maintain and repair wood molds. - Inspect patterns and molds to identify defects and wear. - Perform repairs on broken or damaged patterns, templates, or molds. - Smooth surfaces of molds using tools like scrapers or sandpaper. - Ensure proper dimensional allowances are made to account for factors like metal contraction during cooling. Qualifications: - Background in woodworking or carpentry. - Knowledge of and ability to use power tools. - Past pattern making experience preferred. - Understanding of foundry/metal pouring process.