Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers
Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers are employed in most parts of Australia and moderate growth is predicted in the future. They primarily work in Manufacturing; Construction; and Other Services industries.
- study drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of products to be manufactured and models to be designed
- measure and mark out metal stock and castings using various gauges
- shape metal and wood stock using machine tools
- apply protective finishes to patterns to indicate the method of assembly
- assemble pattern sections and shape workpieces to specified finish
Metal Fitters and Machinist are required to have diploma and relevant experience.
Engineer Patternmaker
ANZSCO ID 323411
Job Description
Builds full-size engineering models used in manufacturing to produce metal castings, copy models, vacuum form tooling and tooling for the automotive, aircraft or fiberglass industries.
Toolmaker
ANZSCO ID 323412
Job Description
Builds the precision tools used in manufacturing to create products and parts.
Specialisation
- Die Caster
- Die Sinker
- Jigmaker (Metal)
- Plastic Mould Maker
- Press-tool Maker