Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
SD Model Makers usually deal in setting up and operating machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers. They ensure to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Their job duties include template marketing as well.
SD Model Makers study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions needed equipment, and operations patterns. Further, they inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications with the help of measuring instruments or circuit testers. Drilling, and reaming holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners and Cutting, shaping, and forming metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets are some of the basic duties of sd model makers.
The daily tasks of model makers consist of setting up and operating machines, like lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws, to fabricate prototypes or models.
They require abilities like near vision, control precision, visualization, and arm-hand steadiness. With the right skills & experience, SD model makers could earn a decent salary.
To have a successful career growth, model makers need a good knowledge of design, mathematics, mechanical, engineering & technology, and production & processing. SD model makers’ jobs require you to be reliable, dependable, responsible, careful, and creative. Other essential understandings of topics for this role are word processing software, computer-aided design CAD software amongst others.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- ITI Course Tool and Die Maker
- Diploma Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate Computer-aided design
- NSQF Level 5 Tool and Die Maker
Tasks
- Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.
- Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws, to fabricate prototypes or models.
- Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.
- Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
- Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.
- 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.
- Record specifications, production operations, and final dimensions of models for use in establishing operating standards and procedures.
- Rework or alter component model or parts as required to ensure that products meet standards.
- Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
Progression Routes
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