Constructs full-size engineering models usually made out of timber, which are used in manufacturing to produce metal castings, copy models, vacuum form tooling and tooling for the automotive, aircraft or fibreglass industries.

Studies, drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of articles to be manufactured and models to be constructed; measures and marks out metal stock and castings using various gauges; shapes metal and wood stock using machine tools; checks accuracy of manufactured articles and finished patterns to fine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments; tests and modifies manufactured articles; applies protective finishes to patterns and paints pattern sections to indicate method of assembly; assembles pattern sections and shapes work pieces to specified finish; pours and spreads materials into moulds and over models of patterns, and builds laminations of fibreglass cloth and plastic resin to fabricate patterns; repairs broken and damaged patterns and corrects patterns to compensate for defects in casting; constructs templates for layout and inspection.

• Works indoors in workrooms and factory areas for the automotive, aircraft or fibreglass industry.
• Typically works in adequately heated and ventilated workspaces. However the environment can at times be dirty, dusty and noisy.

• The physical demand for this job is in the medium range.
• Standing is frequently required. Sits when studying drawings and specifications. Walking about the worksite is frequently required.
• Stretching up or across and bending are frequent requirements.
• Squatting, crouching and/or kneeling is not a significant requirement.
• Twisting of the body or neck may be required occasionally.
• Lifting, carrying or moving items is frequently required but is unlikely to exceed a medium physical demand.
• Repetitive movements of the arms and hands are frequently required when operating a variety of manual and mechanical tools and using computers and writing and drawing instruments.
• Driving is not a significant requirement of the job.
• Mental skills necessary include practical, technical and problem-solving.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient. Registration or licensing is required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.