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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

SOC 51-4061.00

Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.

Zone 3 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation and Control

3.6

Operation Monitoring

3.4

Monitoring

3.2

Quality Control Analysis

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.1

Troubleshooting

3.1

Active Listening

3.0

Speaking

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Design

4.0

Mathematics

3.8

Engineering and Technology

3.4

Mechanical

3.3

Production and Processing

3.1

Computers and Electronics

2.6

Physics

2.5

Administration and Management

2.2

Key Tasks

1Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.

2Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.

3Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools.

4Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.

5Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws, to fabricate prototypes or models.

Also Known As

Appliances Sample Maker Catalytic Converter Special Build Prototype Clay Modeler Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist) Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator) Dioramist Display Maker Engineering Model Maker Experimental Mechanic Fabricator