Pattern Specialist

Pattern Specilalist

American Bath Group (ABG) is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of bathware and building products, operating multiple facilities nationwide. Our portfolio of trusted brands is built on innovation, craftsmanship, and operational excellence.

At ABG, we are Building a Better Bathware Industry. Our mission is to make a positive impact on people’s lives through quality products, continuous improvement, and strong manufacturing leadership.

Our culture is rooted in Integrity, Transparency, Servant Leadership, and Collaboration — and our success starts with skilled trades professionals who take pride in precision and craftsmanship.

Position Overview

The Pattern Specilalist plays a critical role in new product development and mold fabrication by building, modifying, and repairing master patterns used in production molds.

This position directly impacts:

• Product accuracy
• Cosmetic surface quality
• Mold precision
• Manufacturing efficiency

If you have experience in pattern making, tooling, mold fabrication, composites, fiberglass, woodworking, or precision machining, this is a high-impact role within our manufacturing operation.

What You Will Do

Pattern Fabrication & Development

• Interpret CAD files, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Construct master patterns using wood, foam, fiberglass, resin, and composite materials.
• Shape, sand, fill, and finish surfaces to meet dimensional and cosmetic specifications.
• Perform layout work and precision measurement using calipers, micrometers, and hand tools.
• Ensure all patterns meet CTQs (Critical to Quality requirements).

Tooling & Mold Support

• Collaborate with engineering and tooling teams during pattern-to-mold transitions.
• Modify patterns to support design updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Repair and restore existing master models.
• Validate dimensional tolerances prior to mold fabrication.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Inspect patterns for dimensional accuracy and surface integrity.
• Maintain documentation of revisions and updates.
• Identify design-for-manufacturability (DFM) improvements.
• Support new product launches and engineering development efforts.

Safety & Shop Operations

• Follow all ABG safety policies and proper material handling procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Safely operate shop equipment including saws, routers, sanders, and CNC equipment (if applicable).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in pattern making, mold building, tooling, or composite manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Experience working with fiberglass, tooling resin, composite materials, or similar.
• High attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Ability to visualize 3D shapes from 2D drawings.

Preferred Experience

• Technical training in pattern making, woodworking, machining, or tooling.
• Experience in bathware, marine, aerospace composites, plastics, or thermoforming manufacturing.
• CNC exposure is a plus.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and tool shop setting.
• Frequent standing, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Exposure to dust, resins, and industrial materials.
• Regular use of hand and power tools.

Why Join American Bath Group?

As a Pattern Specilalist , you will:

Directly influence mold quality and product performance
Support engineering innovation and new product launches
Work in a stable, growing North American manufacturing organization
Be valued for your craftsmanship and technical expertise

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth within American Bath Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Bath Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require employment VISA sponsorship?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Tooling: 3 years (Required)
• Pattern Making: 3 years (Preferred)
• Composite Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Savannah, TN 38372 (Required)

Work Location: In person