Patternmaker - DAYS ONLY

Pattern / Mould Maker – Days Only

Rotherham

Basic salary £28,000 - £34,150 DOE

Hours: 8am – 16:30pm Monday – Thursday, 8am – 15:30pm Friday.

In this role, you will be responsible for receiving pattern assembly techniques from the Design Department, confirming manufacturing routes, and producing high-quality patterns and moulds according to strict specifications. Your expertise will contribute to our overall production efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive pattern assembly instructions from the Design Department.
• Confirm the pattern manufacturing process, including options such as SLA patterns, Styrofoam patterns, and sand-printed moulds.
• Produce patterns based on the route card issue number and revision number.
• For Styrofoam patterns, create CAM tool paths using Autodesk Powermill.
• Transfer the CAM tool paths to CNC machines in the Pattern Shop and manufacture the parts.
• For SLA patterns, set up the SLA build.
• Perform post-build cleanup for SLA patterns.
• Manufacture running and gating systems either manually or using CNC machines, following the route card and assembly instructions.
• Assemble patterns along with running and gating systems, preparing them for the ceramic mould department.
• Ensure patterns are measured by the CMM department before assembly.
• Operate the 3D sand printing machine.
• Clean and prepare 3D sand-printed moulds for casting.
• Raise NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) when required.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Pattern / Mould Maker or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CNC machining and operating CAD/CAM software, specifically Autodesk Powermill, Lightyear, and Magics.

Employee Benefits

•     Bonus Scheme (paid monthly)

•     Company Pension

•     Joining and Loyalty Bonus

•     Westfield Health Scheme (optional)