Foundry pattern maker vacancies in Belgium
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As a foundry pattern maker, you make non-metallic workpieces such as patterns and moulds for the moulding industry. The role is also known as model maker, ceramic mould maker or resin pattern maker. You determine the working method, prepare the material and start up the installations, then make prototypes, shape the materials and assemble the parts. You finish the moulds, check product quality and work safely while respecting environmental standards. In Flanders and across Belgium, this hands-on technical craft supports the metalworking and machinery industry with precise, made-to-measure moulds.
Typical tasks
- Determine the working method for the job
- Prepare the material and start up the installations
- Make prototypes to specification
- Shape the materials and assemble the parts
- Finish the moulds neatly
- Check the quality of the products
- Work safely and respect environmental standards
Required skills
- Precise, patient way of working with your hands
- Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
- Feel for materials such as wood, resin, plaster or ceramics
- VCA safety certificate is often useful in industry
- Eye for detail and finishing quality
What does a foundry pattern maker earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €18–€25 gross per hour. Experience, the materials you work with and the complexity of the moulds influence your pay. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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What does a foundry pattern maker do?
A foundry pattern maker makes non-metallic workpieces such as patterns and moulds for the moulding industry. You determine the working method, prepare the material and start up the installations, then make prototypes, shape the materials and assemble the parts. You finish the moulds, check product quality and work safely.
How much does a foundry pattern maker earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €18–€25 gross per hour. Experience, the materials you work with and the complexity of the moulds influence your pay. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
What is the difference between a foundry pattern maker and a ceramic core maker?
A foundry pattern maker makes complete non-metallic patterns and moulds for the moulding industry, from prototype to finished mould. A ceramic core maker (kernmaker keramiek) focuses on producing the cores that shape the hollow parts inside a casting. Both craft non-metallic elements, but the core maker specialises in the inner cores rather than the full mould.
Is there strong demand for foundry pattern makers in Flanders?
The metalworking and moulding industry across Flanders needs precise patterns and moulds, so there is steady demand for skilled pattern makers. Workshops that supply the casting industry look for people who combine manual skill with technical insight. If you enjoy detailed handwork, this is a stable specialist trade.
What qualifications do you need as a foundry pattern maker?
There is no single mandatory diploma, but a technical or craft background and the ability to read drawings are strong assets. Much of the skill is built through hands-on training with wood, resin, plaster or ceramics. A VCA safety certificate is often useful when you work in an industrial setting.
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