Model Makers, Wood

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 31,850 - 78,010; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Wood Model Maker responsible for constructing full-size and scale wooden precision models. Duties include finishing patterns, reading blueprints, and working with precision tools. Required skills include reading comprehension, active listening, and critical thinking. The role demands the use of tools like Microsoft Excel and CATIA. The job market shows limited growth for this profession, with expected salaries ranging between $31,850 and $78,010 per year, influenced by location and experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Giving full attention to others, understanding points, and asking appropriate questions.
• Monitoring and assessing performance for improvements.
• Using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products.
• Finish patterns or models with protective or decorative coatings.
• Read blueprints and consult with designers on specifications.
• Build jigs for assembling oversized box shooks.
• Select wooden stock and determine layouts using precision equipment.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Operations Analysis

Operation Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Dassault Systemes CATIA

Siemens NX

Job description

Wood Model Maker

What is a Wood Model Maker?

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

List of Wood Model Maker Job Duties

• Finish patterns or models with protective or decorative coatings such as shellac, lacquer, or wax.
• Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
• Mark identifying information on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods and details.
• Build jigs that can be used as guides for assembling oversized or special types of box shooks.
• Select wooden stock, determine layouts, and mark layouts of parts on stock, using precision equipment such as scribers, squares, and protractors.
• Issue patterns to designated machine operators.

What a Wood Model Maker Should Know

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Operations Analysis: Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Types of Wood Model Maker

• Loft Worker
• Model Builder
• Jig Builder
• Production Wood Craftsman
• Product Engineer

Are There Job Opportunities for Wood Model Makers?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 1,900 jobs in the United States for Wood Model Maker. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Wood Model Maker. There will be an estimated 200 positions for Wood Model Maker per year.

The states with the most job growth for Wood Model Maker are Idaho, Maine, and North Carolina. Watch out if you plan on working in Washington, North Carolina, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Wood Model Maker Make?

Wood Model Makers make between $31,850 and $78,010 a year.

Wood Model Makers who work in Georgia, New York, or Wisconsin, make the highest salaries.

What Tools & Technology do Wood Model Makers Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Wood Model Makers:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Dassault Systemes CATIA
• Siemens NX

How do I Become a Wood Model Maker?

What kind of Wood Model Maker requirements are there?

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