Model Makers, Wood
SOC Code: 51-7031 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Model Makers, Wood. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
| Flint, MI | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
| Bay City, MI | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
| Midland, MI | $66,664 | $75,109 | $83,574 | $92,019 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.9 | |
| Operations Analysis | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.0 |
| Design | 3.8 |
| Building and Construction | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 30.8% |
| Less than high school | 30.2% |
| High school diploma | 20.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Verify dimensions and contours of models during hand-forming processes, using templates and measuring devices.
- Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
- Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and planers to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications.
- Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, screws, and other fasteners.
- Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.
- Select wooden stock, determine layouts, and mark layouts of parts on stock, using precision equipment such as scribers, squares, and protractors.
- Construct wooden models, patterns, templates, full scale mock-ups, and molds for parts of products and production tools.
- Mark identifying information on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods and details.
Technology Skills
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