PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 443A
Pattern Maker
A Pattern Maker:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
A carefully built pattern gives molten metal the form it needs to become a working part.
Pattern makers translate casting requirements into accurate patterns, core boxes and related tooling while accounting for foundry processes and metal behaviour.
8,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$60,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
foundry pattern shopsmetal casting companiesautomotive and heavy-equipment suppliersaerospace and industrial manufacturersprototype and tooling firms
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Pattern Maker ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway