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Patternmakers, Wood

Median Salary
48,630
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$47,430

10%

$48,630

Median

$49,870

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    57%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    26%

  • Some college

    15%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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