Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

People in this career often have these skills:

• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
• Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
• Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
• Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools.

• Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
• Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
• Operate cutting equipment.
• Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment.
• Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.
• Build production molds.
• Repair parts or assemblies.
• Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
• Operate grinding equipment.
• Program equipment to perform production tasks.
• Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
• Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
• Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.
• Record operational or production data.
• Solder parts or workpieces.

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