{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:47.007Z","occupation":{"soc":"51-7031.00","title":"Model Makers, Wood","group":"Production","sector":"31-33","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers wood model making and pattern crafting in manufacturing production shops, spanning blueprint interpretation, precision hand-tool fabrication, dimensional verification, and workshop leadership across Job Zone 3 skill levels.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Blueprints and written specifications — read and interpret under direct supervision to identify basic dimensions and shape requirements for wood model assignments.","Hand tools including planes, files, rasps, and sandpaper — use under guidance to trim and smooth wood surfaces toward specified contours on training projects.","Wooden stock selection — identify appropriate grain, species, and dimensions from available materials following supervisor direction in a production shop setting.","Fasteners including nails, screws, glue, and dowels — apply using established procedures to assemble basic wood pattern sections under close oversight.","Templates and measuring devices — use to verify key dimensions and contours of partially formed models at checkpoints directed by a lead craftsperson.","Layout lines and part outlines — mark on wooden stock using squares, scribes, and protractors following provided drawings in a pattern-making workshop.","Identifying marks and assembly codes — apply to finished parts and templates according to shop standards under supervisor instruction.","Pattern and model components — fit together in correct sequence by following step-by-step assembly instructions provided by experienced model makers.","Basic CAD software and word processing tools — navigate to retrieve work orders, drawings, and specifications relevant to assigned model-making tasks.","Shop safety protocols and tool maintenance routines — follow consistently to protect equipment and personnel in a woodworking production environment."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Blueprints, drawings, and designer specifications — interpret with limited oversight to determine pattern sizes, shapes, and required machine setups for routine model assignments.","Full-scale mock-ups and sectional patterns — plan, lay out, and draw outlines for standard product components working from provided engineering documents.","Hand shaping tools and finishing equipment — apply with consistent accuracy to plane, shave, scrape, and sand wood models to specified tolerances on repetitive production runs.","Multi-part wood assemblies — fit, fasten, and align using appropriate fasteners and adhesives, confirming squareness and joint integrity before final assembly.","Dimensional verification — conduct independently using templates, calipers, and measuring devices throughout the hand-forming process to catch deviations early.","Wooden stock layouts — determine and mark efficiently using precision scribers, squares, and protractors to minimize material waste on standard production models.","Assembly annotations and identification marks — record accurately on patterns, parts, and templates to communicate assembly methods to downstream production staff.","Time and workflow management — organize daily tasks and tool setups to meet production schedules for multiple concurrent model-making assignments.","Spreadsheet and CAD software — use routinely to cross-reference dimensions, track part revisions, and retrieve updated drawings for in-progress models.","Non-routine surface defects and fit problems — identify during operations monitoring and apply practiced corrective techniques before escalating to senior craftspeople."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex blueprints and multi-sheet drawing packages — analyze autonomously and consult directly with designers to resolve ambiguities and confirm pattern geometry before fabrication.","Wooden models, patterns, templates, molds, and full-scale mock-ups — construct end-to-end across a wide range of product types and production tooling requirements without supervisory oversight.","Non-standard shapes and compound contours — achieve through advanced hand-forming, selective stock removal, and iterative template checking in demanding production environments.","Critical dimensions and geometric tolerances — verify at all stages using precision measurement equipment, applying engineering mathematics to assess conformance and document results.","Material selection strategy — evaluate wood species, grain orientation, moisture content, and cut type to optimize pattern stability and longevity for specific casting or production applications.","Full-scale layout and sectional pattern planning — develop independently for complex assemblies, anticipating shrinkage allowances, draft angles, and machining stock requirements.","Production scheduling conflicts and quality deviations — diagnose using judgment and critical thinking, determining root causes and implementing corrective action within the model shop.","CAD software — use proficiently to interpret 3D design data, extract cross-sections, and generate dimensional references that guide precision hand-crafting of wooden models.","Junior and apprentice model makers — guide through complex hand-tool operations and blueprint reading, providing real-time technical feedback on the shop floor.","Assembly and identification documentation — author and maintain to a standard that ensures accurate reproduction of models by other craftspeople across production shifts."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Shop-wide model-making standards and competency frameworks — develop and implement to establish consistent quality benchmarks and skill progression pathways across the production workforce.","Complex design-to-fabrication workflows — lead from initial designer consultation through final pattern delivery, coordinating between engineering, production, and quality teams at organizational scale.","Advanced pattern construction methodologies — evaluate, select, and introduce for novel or high-complexity products, applying deep knowledge of wood behavior, engineering design, and manufacturing processes.","Organizational CAD and digital tooling strategy — define and oversee adoption of CAD, spreadsheet, and related software to modernize documentation and improve pattern accuracy across the shop.","Apprentices, developing craftspeople, and mid-level model makers — mentor systematically through structured on-the-job programs, transferring expert knowledge of hand-tool techniques, layout, and assembly.","Production quality systems and inspection protocols — design and institutionalize to ensure dimensional accuracy and pattern integrity meet downstream casting and tooling requirements at volume.","Cross-functional improvement initiatives — lead with engineering, design, and management stakeholders to reduce material waste, shorten lead times, and resolve systemic pattern defect issues.","Technical risk and feasibility — assess for unprecedented model-making projects, applying advanced visualization and engineering judgment to guide go/no-go decisions before resource commitment.","Workforce capability gaps — identify through ongoing performance monitoring and commission targeted training interventions aligned with evolving production technology and materials.","Organizational knowledge assets including master templates, reference patterns, and best-practice documentation — curate and govern to preserve institutional expertise and support consistent model-making quality."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}