Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Civilian:
Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.
Job Titles
- Acoustical Tile Patternmaker
- All-Around Patternmaker
- Boilermaker Loftsman
- Chart Writer
- Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $39,950
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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