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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

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.

US jobs
2,610
Median wage
$63,340 a year
Job family
Production and manufacturing

Can agents do the work of model makers, metal and plastic?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Production and manufacturing: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)

No direct benchmark gives a success rate.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

  • 10%Program computer systems or production equipmentNot measured
  • 9%Position materials or components for assemblyNot measured
  • 9%Read documents or materials to inform work processesNot measured
  • 8%Assemble products or work aidsNot measured
  • 8%Repair workpieces or productsNot measured
  • 8%Inspect completed work or finished productsNot measured
  • 7%Operate cutting or grinding equipmentNot measured
  • 7%Drill holes in earth or materialsNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in production and manufacturing, not always this occupation's tasks.

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.
  • Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws, to fabricate prototypes or models.
  • Program computer numerical control (CNC) machines to fabricate model parts.
  • Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.
  • Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
  • Rework or alter component model or parts as required to ensure that products meet standards.
  • Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools.
  • Grind, file, and sand parts to finished dimensions.
  • Devise and construct tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, or modify existing tools and equipment.
  • Record specifications, production operations, and final dimensions of models for use in establishing operating standards and procedures.
  • Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
  • Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.
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