O*NET-SOC 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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.6207/2016
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.3807/2016
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.2507/2016
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.2507/2016
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1207/2016
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.1207/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7507/2016
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.6207/2016
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.6207/2016
Reaction Time1.A.2.c.13.507/2016
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.3807/2016
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.3807/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.Core6007/2016
Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.Core6007/2016
Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools.Core5907/2016
Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.Core5907/2016
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws, to fabricate prototypes or models.Core5807/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.9511/2023
Conventional3.8511/2023
Investigative3.1211/2023
Artistic2.8211/2023
Social1.0511/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.