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:
1. Receive pattern assembly instructions from the Design Department.
2. Confirm the pattern manufacturing process, including options such as SLA patterns, Styrofoam patterns, and sand-printed moulds.
3. Produce patterns based on the route card issue number and revision number.
4. For Styrofoam patterns, create CAM tool paths using Autodesk Powermill.
5. Transfer the CAM tool paths to CNC machines in the Pattern Shop and manufacture the parts.
6. For SLA patterns, set up the SLA build.
7. Perform post-build cleanup for SLA patterns.
8. Manufacture running and gating systems either manually or using CNC machines, following the route card and assembly instructions.
9. Assemble patterns along with running and gating systems, preparing them for the ceramic mould department.
10. Ensure patterns are measured by the CMM d...