Pattern Maker - 1st Shift

Pattern Maker
Location: 897 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566-9714
Work Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation

Cast your career with Buck Company!

Buck Company LLC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pattern Maker to join our first-shift team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in our manufacturing process by producing and repairing precision 3D patterns and core boxes used to create molds for metal casting. If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and working with both traditional tools and modern equipment, we encourage you to apply.

At Buck Company LLC, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Interpret and plan pattern construction using 2D drawings, blueprints, and 3D models
• Apply trade mathematics to calculate dimensions, tolerances, and angles
• Set up and operate various machinery and use hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble materials
• Inspect workpieces to ensure accuracy of dimensions and reference points
• Modify and adjust patterns to meet exact specifications
• Repair damaged or defective patterns and implement design updates as needed
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals and quality standards are met
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior pattern making experience preferred (foundry or manufacturing environment a plus)
• Experience with CAD software and/or CNC equipment (such as Haas machines) preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications\
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment\
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve skills\
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: Buck Company LLC, located in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, is a family-owned foundry dedicated to melding tradition with precision. For decades, we’ve been manufacturing high-quality metal castings, serving over 55 different industries. Our skilled team takes pride in hands-on workmanship, state-of-the-art equipment, and an unwavering commitment to integrity—delivering products built to last and service rooted in trust.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)