Wooden ruler maker (Wooden)
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses timber to fabricate wooden patterns and jigs for casting.
Description
Wooden ruler maker is a specialist occupation that fabricates wooden patterns and jigs used as molds for casting and machining based on blueprints or 3D data. Starting from material selection, it employs circular saws, milling machines, drill presses, and hand tools (saws, planes, files, etc.) to shape them, and confirms dimensional accuracy with calipers and micrometers. After completion, surface finishing and application of release agents are performed to prepare them in a state suitable for the casting process. Also handles pattern corrections and maintenance, as well as management of fabrication records, collaborating with manufacturing and design departments to maintain quality.
Future Outlook
While the introduction of CAD/CAM and automation progresses, demand for complex shapes and high-precision machining will persist, so ongoing needs for skilled technicians are anticipated.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and skilled in detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Dispatched contract employee / Factory work / Full-time employee / Shift work
Career Path
Apprentice pattern maker → Template maker → Lead maker → Team leader → Manufacturing engineer
Required Skills
Hand tool operation / Machine tool operation / Precision measurement (calipers, micrometers) / Technical drawing interpretation
Recommended Skills
3D modeling software / CAD/CAM operation / Knowledge of solvents and release agents / Knowledge of wood properties
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure dimensional accuracy. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for processing thick timber and handling heavy parts. |
Aliases
- Patternmaker
- Wood pattern craftsman
- Wood pattern maker
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