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model-maker Occupational skill for the role 'model maker' (also: model designer, maker, model builder, model fabricator, model expert, modeller). Use when the user asks for typical model maker work such as: typical model maker responsibilities

Model Maker

Model makers create three-dimensional scale models or various designs or concepts and for various purposes, such as models of human skeletons or organs. They also mount the models on display stands so that they can be used for their final purpose such as inclusion in education activities.

Core workflow

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • align components
  • build a product's physical model
  • create a product's virtual model
  • design principles
  • design scale models
  • develop product design
  • fasten components
  • follow a brief
  • operate precision measuring equipment
  • quality standards
  • read engineering drawings
  • read standard blueprints
  • use CAD software
  • use digital illustration techniques
  • use traditional illustration techniques

Hot technologies

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word

Hot technologies

Top tools from 45 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-18):

  • cnc lathes — 16 %
  • CNC mills — 13 %
  • EDM machines — 13 %
  • Mastercam — 13 %
  • hand tools — 11 %
  • Microsoft Office — 11 %
  • 3D Printers — 9 %
  • AutoCAD — 9 %
  • lathe — 9 %
  • 3D printing — 7 %

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3cbbdb83-7c36-4ae5-8c45-6c284186f477), ONET 30.3 (51-4061.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*