Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
O*NET Code: 51-4061.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Aircraft Mockup BuilderAppliances Sample MakerAuto Manufacturing Model Maker (Automotive Manufacturing Model Maker)Clock and Watch Model MakerCNC Machinist (Computer Numerical Control Machinist)CNC Operator (Computer Numerical Control Operator)CNC Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Programmer)DioramistDisplay MakerEngineering Model MakerFabricatorFirearms Model MakerFluorescent Lighting Model MakerForm BuilderInjection Mold Technician (Injection Mold Tech)Injection Mold Tooling Technician (Injection Mold Tooling Tech)Jig and Fixture BuilderMandrel MakerMetal Mockup MakerMetal Model Builder
⚡ Skills (9)
Operation and Control4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Monitoring3/100
Equipment Selection3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Time Management3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (5)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0CNC Software Mastercam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0PTC Creo Parametric
Computer aided design CAD software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic → Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (57% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (4)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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