# Tasks & work activities — model maker

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-4061.00 (Model Makers, Metal and Plastic) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2163; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.
- **[Core]** Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws, to fabricate prototypes or models.
- **[Core]** Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.
- **[Core]** Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
- **[Core]** Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.
- **[Core]** Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools.
- **[Core]** Grind, file, and sand parts to finished dimensions.
- **[Core]** Record specifications, production operations, and final dimensions of models for use in establishing operating standards and procedures.
- **[Core]** Rework or alter component model or parts as required to ensure that products meet standards.
- **[Core]** Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
- **[Core]** Consult and confer with engineering personnel to discuss developmental problems and to recommend product modifications.
- **[Supplemental]** Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electronic components into models or prototypes, using hand tools, power tools, and fabricating machines.
- **[Core]** Devise and construct tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, or modify existing tools and equipment.
- **[Supplemental]** Wire and solder electrical and electronic connections and components.
- **[Core]** Program computer numerical control (CNC) machines to fabricate model parts.
- **[Supplemental]** Use computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software or hardware to fabricate model parts.

## Detailed work activities

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