Patternmakers, Wood
SOC Code: 51-7032 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Patternmakers, Wood. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $51,750 | $56,992 | $62,234 | $67,475 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $51,438 | $56,659 | $61,859 | $67,080 |
| Lancaster, PA | $52,083 | $57,075 | $62,046 | $67,038 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $42,141 | $49,982 | $57,845 | $65,686 |
| Albany, GA | $42,141 | $49,982 | $57,845 | $65,686 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $42,141 | $49,982 | $57,845 | $65,686 |
| Abilene, TX | $42,141 | $49,982 | $57,845 | $65,686 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $42,141 | $49,982 | $57,845 | $65,686 |
| Albany, OR | $42,141 | $49,982 | $57,845 | $65,686 |
| Alexandria, LA | $42,141 | $49,982 | $57,845 | $65,686 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.0 |
| Design | 3.6 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.6 |
| Mechanical | 3.6 |
| Building and Construction | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
| Production and Processing | 3.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 57.2% |
| Some college | 26.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 15.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
- Lay out patterns on wood stock and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products, based on blueprint specifications and sketches, and using marking and measuring devices.
- Verify dimensions of completed patterns, using templates, straightedges, calipers, or protractors.
- Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and lathes to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications.
- Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.
- Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, and screws.
- Correct patterns to compensate for defects in castings.
- Construct wooden models, templates, full scale mock-ups, jigs, or molds for shaping parts of products.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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