Are you a skilled Pattern Maker who takes pride in precision craftsmanship, problem-solving, and turning complex designs into reality?
We are seeking an experienced Pattern Maker to join our team supporting prototype and low-volume manufacturing projects. This is an opportunity to work on challenging, custom-built tooling and molds where your experience, creativity, and technical skills make a direct impact on production success.
If you enjoy working with a combination of traditional patternmaking techniques, CNC machining, CAD/CAM technology, and hands-on craftsmanship, we'd like to hear from you.
location: EAST SYRACUSE, New York
job type: Permanent
salary: $72,000 - 80,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
What You'll Do
- Construct complex patterns, molds, tooling, fixtures, and templates from blueprints, models, and engineering drawings
- Determine parting lines, draft angles, radii, fillets, and mold design requirements
- Utilize CAD/CAM software to prepare files and program CNC equipment
- Set up and operate a variety of machining equipment including CNC machines, mills, lathes, drills, and related shop equipment
- Perform precision fitting, sanding, grinding, and finishing of tooling components
- Build and modify tooling to meet engineering and production requirements
- Monitor tooling performance and perform repairs or modifications as needed
- Perform routine machine maintenance
- Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives
- Mentor and assist less experienced team members
- Completion of a Pattern Maker Apprenticeship
- Minimum 5 years of Pattern Making experience
- blueprint reading and shop math skills
- Experience with CNC machining and CAD/CAM software
- Ability to independently plan and execute complex tooling projects
- mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Trade School education or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: High School (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
