Occupation Profile

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

(SOC Code : 51-4062)

in California

Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) .

Occupational Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
				25th	Median	75th
California	2012	1st Qtr	$19.06	$12.52	$16.82	$23.80

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Number of Employers in State of California

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

Other Fabricated Metal Product Mfg

932

22.6%

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)

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Program Title

Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, in order to machine castings or patterns.

Read and interpret blueprints or drawings of parts to be cast or patterns to be made; then compute dimensions and plan operational sequences.

Verify conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.

Program computerized numerical control machine tools.

Design and create templates, patterns, or coreboxes according to work orders, sample parts, or mockups.

Assemble pattern sections, using hand tools, bolts, screws, rivets, glue, and/or welding equipment.

Repair and rework templates and patterns.

Lay out and draw or scribe patterns onto material, using compasses, protractors, rulers, scribes, or other instruments.

Clean and finish patterns or templates, using emery cloths, files, scrapers, and power grinders.

Construct platforms, fixtures, and jigs for holding and placing patterns.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

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