Model/Pattern Maker

Prefix Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Prefix Corporation in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Model Maker who uses prints and drawings to create models to customer specs. You will build, modify, and inspect models and fixtures, ensuring dimensions and tolerances meet requirements.

The role requires blueprint reading, experience in automotive modeling, and a high school diploma or technical certificate. Training in shop methods and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings.
• Automotive modeling experience sought.
• High school diploma or technical/trade certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Constructing, assembling, or modifying models, molds, and fixtures.
• Select and work with plastics, metals, and composites.
• Align, fit, and join parts using bolts, screws, or welding/gluing.
• Cut, shape, and form parts with lathes, saws, files, and grinders.
• Drill, countersink, and ream holes for fasteners using power tools.
• Inspect and test products for conformance to specs with precision tools.
• Lay out reference points and dimensions on materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma

Technical/trade school certificate (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1400 - Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Job Summary

The Model Maker uses prints, drawings, specifications, or other means to create a model to a customer specification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Constructing, assembling, or modifying parts, models, molds, and fixtures using manual and power tools.
• Expertise in selecting and working with various materials, including plastics, metals, and composites.
• Align, fit, and join parts using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
• Cut, shape, and form parts using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
• 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. Also includes Inspecting finished models for accuracy, troubleshooting, and testing functionality.
• Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous experience working in an automotive company making models. Must be able to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings. A high school diploma is required; or a certificate from an accredited technical or industrial trade school is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.