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Will AI replace Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic?

AI reaches little of this job’s work.

14/100

Low exposure

More exposed to AI than 27% of US workers.

AI already used in
0% of the work
As AI tools mature: up to
29% of the work

What the job involves

Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.

Where AI reaches the work

The job’s main tasks, heaviest first, by how far AI reaches them.

Within reach(5)

  • Mark identification numbers or symbols onto patterns or templates.
  • Design and create templates, patterns, or coreboxes according to work orders, sample parts, or mockups.
  • Select pattern materials such as wood, resin, and fiberglass.
  • Program computerized numerical control machine tools.
  • Create computer models of patterns or parts, using modeling software.

Out of reach(10)

  • Verify conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.
  • Read and interpret blueprints or drawings of parts to be cast or patterns to be made, compute dimensions, and plan operational sequences.
  • Assemble pattern sections, using hand tools, bolts, screws, rivets, glue, or welding equipment.
  • Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, to machine castings or patterns.
  • Repair and rework templates and patterns.

and 5 more

Also called

Pattern Worker · Acoustical Tile Patternmaker · Loftsman · Pattern Fitter · Pattern Mechanic · Pattern Scratcher · Plaster Patternmaker · Die Cast Die Maker

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What these numbers mean

The score is the share of this job’s work, weighted by how important and frequent each task is, that AI could do in half the time: tasks an AI model could do alone count in full, tasks that need software built on AI count half.

“AI already used” is the share of the work in tasks where people are recorded using AI today. “As AI tools mature” counts every task AI could halve, with or without extra software.

The percentile compares the score with every job’s, weighted by how many people in the US do each one. Exposure means AI could change how the work is done, not that the job goes away. These are estimates for the typical job, not predictions.

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