Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

Fabricate metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, match plates, layout, manufacture, fit, and assemble castings and parts to those specifications.

Career Snapshot

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Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Dealing and handling conflicts
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Physical demands
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
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