ONET Occupations » 51-4061.00

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

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

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.13)
  2. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.68)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.68)
  4. Follow through, get things done - People (3.58)
  5. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.50)
  6. Imagine - Data (3.50)
  7. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  8. Control, expedite things - Things (3.50)
  9. Operate, drive - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation and Control (3.50)
  1. Visualization (3.50)
  2. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  3. Reaction Time (3.50)
  4. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.22)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.13)
  3. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.73)
  4. Independence (3.71)
  5. Self Control (3.65)
  6. Persistence (3.58)
  7. Integrity (3.56)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.51)
  9. Initiative (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.68)
  2. Getting Information (3.67)
  3. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.53)
  1. Solder Metal Parts Or Components Together (3.68)
  2. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.68)
  3. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (3.68)
  4. Use Soldering Equipment (3.68)
  5. Use Arc Welding Equipment (3.68)
  6. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.68)
  7. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (3.68)
  8. Use Non-Destructive Test Equipment (3.68)
  9. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.68)
  10. Read Blueprints (3.67)
  11. Read Specifications (3.67)
  12. Read Technical Drawings (3.67)
  13. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.53)
  14. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (3.53)