Model Makers, Wood

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

1. 01Construct wooden models, patterns, templates, full scale mock-ups, and molds for parts of products and production tools.
2. 02Set 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.
3. 03Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.
4. 04Mark identifying information on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods and details.
5. 05Issue patterns to designated machine operators.
6. 06Fabricate work aids such as scrapers or templates.
7. 07Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, screws, and other fasteners.
8. 08Select wooden stock, determine layouts, and mark layouts of parts on stock, using precision equipment such as scribers, squares, and protractors.
9. 09Plan, lay out, and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products.
10. 10Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
11. 11Verify dimensions and contours of models during hand-forming processes, using templates and measuring devices.
12. 12Build jigs that can be used as guides for assembling oversized or special types of box shooks.

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