Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.
2. 02Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws, to fabricate prototypes or models.
3. 03Program computer numerical control (CNC) machines to fabricate model parts.
4. 04Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.
5. 05Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
6. 06Rework or alter component model or parts as required to ensure that products meet standards.
7. 07Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools.
8. 08Grind, file, and sand parts to finished dimensions.
9. 09Devise and construct tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, or modify existing tools and equipment.
10. 10Record specifications, production operations, and final dimensions of models for use in establishing operating standards and procedures.
11. 11Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
12. 12Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.

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