Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Patternmakers, Wood

Wood patternmakers are skilled workers who use various tools and techniques to create patterns and molds for casting wood products. They typically work in the manufacturing industry for creating wooden products such as furniture, flooring, and decorative items.

Wood patternmakers may have a limited role in healthcare industry as wooden products such as wooden crutches, wooden wheelchair, wooden orthotics and prosthetics may be needed in healthcare. They may work with healthcare professionals such as orthotists and prosthetists to create customized wooden products that meet the specific needs of patients. They may also work with the manufacturers of medical equipment to create wooden components for products such as hospital beds or operating tables.

In general, the role of wood patternmakers in healthcare is not as common as in other industries. But they play an important role in providing customized solutions for patients that meet their specific needs.