Patternmaker / Construction Technician - Haley Station

Our client is a global, integrated AEROSPACE company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. They are seeking skilled and reliable patternmakers, machinists, tool makers, mold makers, casting welders, construct technicians, etc.

The successful incumbent will layout, construct and repair any type of wood, plastic and / or metal pattern and corebox used in the foundry.

Working location : Haley Station, ON (Located in Ottawa Valley, own transportation is required)

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package (fully Company paid)

8 - 10 hour shifts with negotiable salary

Positive work life balance

Excellent career progression opportunities

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate computer and uses CAD data visualizing use of completed pattern methods of construction.
• Design patterns and coreboxes of varying degrees of complexity in accordance with established principles of pattern making and moulding practices.
• Perform development layout work in accordance with the accepted methods of pattern requirements for any regular, irregular or complex shapes.
• Fit, finish and assemble component parts of the pattern using hand tools, adhesives, nails, dowels, to conform with engineering drawing specifications and good foundry practice.
• Repair broken and / or defective metal, wooden or plastic patterns and / or coreboxes for repair or to conform with design changes.
• Applies ordinary heat treatment to ferrous and non-ferrous materials of any shape, requiring a general knowledge of physical properties of materials, critical temperatures, various techniques of heat treating, drawing, tempering, annealing and the application of various quenching mediums.
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices and techniques, properties of various materials. The principles of application and operation of various types of tools, fixtures, dies, instruments and machinery, and the ability to plan and execute difficult work of precision tolerances including tool and gauge calibration.
• Interprets and analyses engineering drawings and sketches
• Set up and operate any type of wood or metal working machine and use a variety of hand and hand-powered tools to cut and form material to any specified intricate shape.
• Build necessary gauges and / or templates as required for all types of patterns and core assemblies.

Position Requirements