skillfactor-pipeline/skills/recreation-model-maker/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — recreation model maker

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-7031.00 (Model Makers, Wood).

Task statements

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

Detailed work activities

• Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
• Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.
• Assemble wood products.
• Build production molds.
• Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
• Distribute supplies to workers.
• Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
• Exchange information with colleagues.
• Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
• Operate cutting equipment.
• Record operational or production data.
• Select production input materials.
• Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
• Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.
• Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
• Trim excess material from workpieces.