Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo
Apply for this opportunity

This job application is on an outside website. Be sure to review the job posting there to verify it's the same.

Apprentice Pattern Maker

Job

Enterprise Casting Corporation

Lewiston, ME (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/30/2026

Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
43
out of 100
Average of individual scores

Were these scores useful?

Skill Insights

Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.

Job Description

Operating in Lewiston, ME since the 1930's, Enterprise Casting Corporation is a world-class foundry supplying high-quality gray and ductile iron castings across North America and Europe. Always seeking to expand and improve our company, we are looking to hire an apprentice level Pattern maker to come join our small, ever-growing manufacturing business. Patterns are at the core of the casting process and require a detailed-orientated team working together to ensure each part produced meets customer expectations. The apprentice level Pattern maker will help create, maintain, pull and store patterns based on the needs of the customer, learning directly from a veteran team of experienced Pattern Makers. The apprentice Pattern Maker will be responsible for:
  • Learning to repair wooden patterns
  • Learning to make new wooden patterns
  • Learning how to gate new parts for iron and bronze castings
  • Retrieving and inspecting patterns from the designated pattern warehouse once a job is received
  • Inspecting and returning patterns to the designated pattern warehouse location once a job is completed
  • Inspecting incoming patterns from outside customers/vendors
  • Placing heat numbers on designated patterns according to the daily job schedule
  • Disposing of retired patterns that are no longer needed and/or in use
Qualifications:
  • 18 years or older
  • High School Diploma and/or GED
  • Ability to read and write English at an intermediate level
  • Ability to read a basic print
  • Basic to intermediary math skills
  • Previous experience in a workshopand/or manufacturing setting
  • Forklift experience
  • Experience with basic tools
What We Are Looking For:
  • A team-player who can also work independently
  • Being able to balance a busy and constantly changing workload
  • A positive attitude
  • A candidate who is willing and ready to learn
Pay:
$20-21/hour based on relevant prior work experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package (available after a 90-day probationary period) that includes:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Medical Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Holidays If you are interested in this position, please apply directly here on Indeed.
com and make sure to attach your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay:
$20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Manufacturing:
1 year (Required)
Language:
English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Lewiston, ME 04240 (Required)
Work Location:
In person