Pattern Maker — Foundry Operations, First Shift

Job overview

The Pattern Maker — Foundry Operations, First Shift role is onsite in Hanover, PA, and pays $25 per hour or more based on experience. Penn Mar Castings’ foundry operation uses pattern equipment and tooling in casting production. The pattern maker builds, repairs, and maintains patterns, core boxes, and related tooling to support precision and efficient casting production. The role works with Engineering, Quality, and Production to troubleshoot tooling and improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

What you'll do

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and 3D CAD models
• build patterns, core boxes, and rigging systems
• repair and maintain pattern equipment
• operate woodworking and metalworking machinery, including CNC equipment as applicable
• use precision measuring instruments
• apply coatings and sealants
• troubleshoot casting or rigging issues with Engineering and Production
• maintain tooling records
• contribute improvement ideas.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pattern maker

foundry operations

first shift

hanover pa

lawton standard

penn mar castings

pattern equipment

core boxes

blueprint reading

precision measurement

casting tooling

$25+/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits available after 60 days, paid holidays, PTO, 401(k) with company match, uniforms, boot and prescription safety-glass reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting specifies a first-shift position and a fixed weekly schedule.

About the employer

Lawton Standard is hiring for this role. Industry: Iron Foundries. Sector: 33.