Construct wooden models, patterns, templates, full scale mock-ups, and molds for parts of products and production tools.
Finish patterns or models with protective or decorative coatings such as shellac, lacquer, or wax.
Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, screws, and other fasteners.
Plan, lay out, and draw outlines of units, sectional patterns, or full-scale mock-ups of products.
Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups.
Select wooden stock, determine layouts, and mark layouts of parts on stock, using precision equipment
such as scribers, squares, and protractors.
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.
Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools.
Verify dimensions and contours of models during hand-forming processes, using templates and measuring devices.
Build jigs that can be used as guides for assembling oversized or special types of box shooks.
Fabricate work aids such as scrapers or templates.
Issue patterns to designated machine operators.
Maintain pattern records for reference.
Mark identifying information on patterns, parts, and templates to indicate assembly methods and details.
Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment -- Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.