What You Need to Know About Wood Model Maker

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

List of Wood Model Maker Job Duties

• Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
• Build jigs that can be used as guides for assembling oversized or special types of box shooks.
• Plan, lay out, and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products.
• Fabricate work aids such as scrapers or templates.
• Mark identifying information on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods and details.
• Maintain pattern records for reference.

Skills Needed to be a Wood Model Maker

Wood Model Makers state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

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.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Other Wood Model Maker Job Titles

• Sample Worker
• Model Maker
• Model Builder
• Craftsman
• Wood Window and Door Craftsman

Wood Model Maker Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 1,900 jobs for Wood Model Maker in 2016. 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.

Do Wood Model Makers Make A Lot Of Money?

The salary for Wood Model Makers ranges between about $31,850 and $78,010 a year.

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

How much do Wood Model Makers make in each U.S. state?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Georgia	$52,620
New York	$44,730
Wisconsin	$38,580

What Tools 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?

Individuals working as a Wood Model Maker have obtained the following education levels:

How many years of work experience do I need?

Who Employs Wood Model Makers?

Below are examples of industries where Wood Model Makers work:

Other Jobs You May be Interested In

Those interested in being a Wood Model Maker may also be interested in:

• Set and Exhibit Designers

Those who work as a Wood Model Maker sometimes switch careers to one of these choices:

• Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
• Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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