Patternmakers (Wood)
Top 1 patternmakers Jobs
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Pattern Maker Apprentice
- Wellman
- Creston, IA
Patternmakers must have good vision and possess a strong aptitude for reading, writing and speaking the English language. A Patternmaker must have attributes of manual dexterity, depth perception and ...
What Patternmakers Do
Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.
Patternmaker Salaries
- 2020 employment: 200
- May 2021 median annual wage: $46,920
Job Outlook for Patternmakers
Projected employment change, 2020-30:
- Number of new jobs: 100
- Growth rate: 25 percent (Much faster than average)
How to Become a Patternmaker
Education and training:
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience in a related occupation: None
- Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
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