Model Makers, Wood

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

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

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Finish patterns or models with protective or decorative coatings such as shellac, lacquer, or wax.

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