Wood Pattern Maker

Like crafting things out of wood? Harrison Steel has an opening in its pattern shop for a wood pattern maker
. This position is responsible for building metal, plastic, and mainly wood patterns and core boxes used in our manufacturing operations. This position uses various hand and power tools and helps to plan the construction of new parts. Working alongside our master pattern makers, this is a great opportunity to increase your woodworking skills while learning from experts and getting paid.

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic math and reading skills
• Good problem-solving skills and knowledge of safety practices
• High level of personal accountability
• Previous woodworking experience and/or blueprint reading is preferred
• Experience with or the ability to learn to operate a CNC 5-axis router using Mastercam is beneficial

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat and fumes or airborne particles, and is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Also, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, non-weather-related extreme cold, water, humidity, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The usual noise level is very loud. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Harrison Steel is a family-owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. Benefits include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision, and dental plans, vacation, career advancement opportunities, and the WeCare Clinic for medical visits at no out-of-pocket cost. Located in Attica, Indiana, founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, the town has about 3,200 residents.

The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana, or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.