Patternmakers, Wood

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• 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.
• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

People in this career often have talent in:

• 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.
• 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.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

• Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
• Assemble wood products.
• Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
• Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.
• Trim excess material from workpieces.

• Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Design templates or patterns.
• Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
• Operate woodworking equipment.
• Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
• Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
• Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
• Repair templates, patterns, or molds.
• Record operational or production data.
• Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
• Build production molds.
• Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
• Select production input materials.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Distribute supplies to workers.

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