Model Maker Worker

Bureau of Reclamation; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a Model Maker Worker in Lakewood, Colorado, within the Denver area’s Hydraulic Investigations & Laboratory Services. The role involves fabricating and repairing hydraulic models and related instrumentation to support research, lab, and field activities.

Responsibilities include layout, material selection, and operating diverse construction tools and equipment; ensuring safety and proper maintenance of shop facilities.

Qualifications

• No substitution of education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, construct, modify, and repair hydraulic models and instrumentation.
• Assist with model layout by grading the model site and installing hydraulic components.
• Operate woodworking and metalworking tools and saws including table saws and band saws.
• Identify construction materials (wood, acrylic, PVC, steel, aluminum, concrete, foams, plastics) and assemble components.
• Use construction equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, hoists, and skid-steers in confined spaces.
• Maintain shop and laboratory equipment and support field construction and maintenance activities.

Tools

Forklifts

Manlifts

Hoists

Skid-steers

Job description

You will serve as a Model Maker Workerwithin the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Hydraulic Investigations & Laboratory Services, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Work with and assist higher graded model makers in fabricating, constructing, modifying, and repairing specialized hydraulic models, equipment, and instrumentation to support research, laboratory, and field activities.

Assist with model layout by grading the model site, establishing horizontal boundaries, setting forms, placing hydraulic structures, and installing numerous model components. Set up and use equipment such as hand tools for wood, metal, and concrete construction and finishing, table saws, band saws, miter saws, radial arm saws, routers, planers, jointers, drill press, breaks, welders, lathes, end mills, punches, and shears.

Identify construction materials for use during projects and cut, bend, form, shape, assemble, and install components made from a variety of materials including wood, acrylic, PVC, steel, aluminum, concrete, foams, and plastics.

Work with and assist higher graded model makers in the operation of construction equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, hoists, and skid-steers to place base material and concrete grout or other materials between templates and hydraulic components and install scale model components that are fabricated in advance by others. Operation of equipment requires precise maneuvering within limited areas of existing facility space.

Assist in maintaining shop and other laboratory equipment, including servicing or arranging for service/repairs of equipment as needed. Support laboratory and field construction and maintenance activities and maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $32.38 – $37.76/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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