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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:
- Receive pattern assembly instructions from the Design Department.
- Confirm the pattern manufacturing process, including options such as SLA patterns, Styrofoam patterns, and sand-printed moulds.
- Produce patterns based on the route card issue number and revision number.
- For Styrofoam patterns, create CAM tool paths using Autodesk Powermill.
- Transfer the CAM tool paths to CNC machines in the Pattern Shop and manufacture the parts.
- For SLA patterns, set up the SLA build.
- Perform post-build cleanup for SLA patterns.
- Manufacture running and gating systems either manually or using CNC machines, following the route card and assembly instructions.
- Assemble patterns along with running and gating systems, preparing them for the ceramic mould department.
- Ensure patterns are measured by the CMM department before assembly.
- Operate the 3D sand printing machine.
- Clean and prepare 3D sand-printed moulds for casting.
- Raise NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) when required.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Pattern / Mould Maker or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in CNC machining and operating CAD/CAM software, specifically Autodesk Powermill, Lightyear, and Magics.
Employee Benefits
• Bonus Scheme (paid monthly)
• Company Pension
• Joining and Loyalty Bonus
• Westfield Health Scheme (optional)
