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.

45 alternate job titles:

Aircraft Mockup Builder Appliances Sample Maker Auto Manufacturing Model Maker (Automotive Manufacturing Model Maker) Clock and Watch Model Maker CNC Machinist (Computer Numerical Control Machinist) CNC Operator (Computer Numerical Control Operator) CNC Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Programmer) Dioramist Display Maker Engineering Model Maker Fabricator Firearms Model Maker Fluorescent Lighting Model Maker Form Builder Injection Mold Technician (Injection Mold Tech) Injection Mold Tooling Technician (Injection Mold Tooling Tech) Jig and Fixture Builder Mandrel Maker Metal Mockup Maker Metal Model Builder Metal Model Maker Mockup Builder Mockup Maker Model Builder Model Maker Model Maker Machinist Model Technician (Model Tech) Modeler Mold Tooling Technician (Mold Tooling Tech) Molding Technician (Molding Tech) Pattern Finisher Plastic Jig and Fixture Builder Plastic Modeler Process Mold Technician (Process Mold Tech) Product Builder Prototype Fabricator Prototype Model Maker Prototype Special Build Prototyper Scale Model Maker Template Maker Tool Builder Tool Maker Tooling Technician (Tooling Tech) Welding Prototype Operator
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Salary Information

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic: $62,700 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. General
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. General
Operate cutting equipment. General
Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. General
Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. General
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. General
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. General
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. General
Smooth metal surfaces or edges. General
Operate grinding equipment. General
Record operational or production data. General
Repair parts or assemblies. General
Assemble metal or plastic parts or products. General
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. General
Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions. General
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures. General
Solder parts or workpieces. General
Program equipment to perform production tasks. General
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. Maintenance
Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment. Development
Build production molds. Development
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    CNC Software Mastercam Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    PTC Creo Parametric Computer aided design CAD software
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