Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers

Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers construct and fix tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment for machine tools and other production machinery. They also build full-size engineering, visual and experimental models and models to produce prototype developmental products. Common duties are: 

• review illustrations and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of products to be manufactured and models to be designed

• measure and mark out metal stock and castings using various gauges

• shape metal and wood stock using machine tools

• verify the accuracy of manufactured articles and finished patterns to fine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments

• test manufactured articles, and modify as needed

• apply protective finishes to patterns to indicate the method of assembly

• assemble pattern sections and shape workpieces to specified finish

Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakersare employed in most parts of Australia and moderate growth is predicted in the future. They primarily work in Manufacturing; Construction; and Other Services industries.

From 2019 to 2023, the occupation is projected to generate 2,200 jobs annually. There are likely to be around 1,000 job vacancies over 5 years.

Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers are required to have a diploma and relevant experience.

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Engineering Patternmaker

ANZSCO ID 323411

Job Description

Create engineering models to produce metal castings and tools for the automotive, aircraft or fiberglass industries.

Specialisation

• Safemaker

Toolmaker

ANZSCO ID 323412

Job Description

builds the precision tools used in manufacturing to create products and parts.

Specialisation

• Die Caster

• Die Sinker

• Jigmaker (Metal)

• Plastic Mould Maker

• Press-tool Maker

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