Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects.

• Engineering Model Maker
• Experimental Mechanic
• Mock-Up Builder
• Model Builder
• Model Maker
• Model Maker
• Model Maker, Firearms
• Model Maker, Fluorescent Lighting
• Model Maker, Scale
• Prototype Model Maker
• Sample Maker, Appliances
• Tool Builder

• Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
• Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electronic components into models or prototypes, using hand tools, power tools, and fabricating machines.
• Consult and confer with engineering personnel to discuss developmental problems and to recommend product modifications.
• Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
• Devise and construct tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, or modify existing tools and equipment.
• Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools.
• Grind, file, and sand parts to finished dimensions.
• Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.
• Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.
• Record specifications, production operations, and final dimensions of models for use in establishing operating standards and procedures.
• Rework or alter component model or parts as required to ensure that products meet standards.
• Set up and operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws to fabricate prototypes or models.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.
• Wire and solder electrical and electronic connections and components.

• adjust production equipment/machinery setup
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• design tools or mechanical devices
• determine tasks needed to complete machined products
• examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• identify base metals for welding
• lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
• maintain production or work records
• monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
• operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
• perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
• read blueprints
• read specifications
• read technical drawings
• recognize characteristics of alloys
• recognize characteristics of metals
• set up and operate variety of machine tools
• set up computer numerical control machines
• set up production equipment or machinery
• solder metal parts or components together
• solve machine tool problems
• understand machine setup instructions
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use arc welding equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use machining practices
• use non-destructive test equipment
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use soldering equipment
• use x-ray or magnetic inspection techniques
• weld together metal parts, components, or structures