Model Maker / Wood

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Builder; Craftsman; Jig Maker; Model Builder; Model Maker; Product Development Carpenter; Sample Builder; Sample Maker; Sample Worker; Wood Carver

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
• Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, screws, and other fasteners.
• Verify dimensions and contours of models during hand-forming processes, using templates and measuring devices.
• Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.
• Plan, lay out, and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products.
• Construct wooden models, patterns, templates, full scale mock-ups, and molds for parts of products and production tools.
• Select wooden stock, determine layouts, and mark layouts of parts on stock, using precision equipment such as scribers, squares, and protractors.
• Mark identifying information on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods and details.
• Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and planers to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications.
• Maintain pattern records for reference.
• Build jigs that can be used as guides for assembling oversized or special types of box shooks.
• Issue patterns to designated machine operators.
• Fabricate work aids such as scrapers or templates.

Knowledge

• Production and Processing
• Design
• Building and Construction
• Administration and Management
• Engineering and Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical

Skills

• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Near Vision
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Finger Dexterity
• Manual Dexterity
• Control Precision
• Oral Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity
• Information Ordering
• Visualization
• Written Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Originality
• Category Flexibility
• Multilimb Coordination
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Flexibility of Closure
• Perceptual Speed
• Selective Attention
• Reaction Time
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity