Metal and Plastic Model Makers are metal and plastic machine workers who set up and operate machines to make working models of metal or plastic objects.
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- Metal and Plastic Model Makers
Manufacturing
What do they typically do
- Adjust machine settings for temperature, cycle times, and speed and feed rates
- Set up machines according to blueprints
- Remove and replace dull cutting tools
- Operate metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines
- Test and compare finished workpieces to specifications
- Insert material into machines, manually or with a hoist
- Remove finished products and smooth rough edges and imperfections
- Monitor machines for unusual sound or vibration
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.3%
Job Openings 9
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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