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“Last Model Maker” will probably be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-7011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 34,800.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 16.00
Currently, there are 97,980 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters”.

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Tasks for “Last Model Maker”

Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.
Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
Draw up detailed specifications and discuss projects with customers.
Program computers to operate machinery.
Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
Cut timber to the right size and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
Bore holes for insertion of screws or dowels, by hand or using boring machines.
Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.
Design furniture, using computer-aided drawing programs.
Estimate the amounts, types, or costs of needed materials.
Dip, brush, or spray assembled articles with protective or decorative finishes, such as stain, varnish, paint, or lacquer.
Apply Masonite, formica, or vinyl surfacing materials.
Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, paneling, or other pieces.

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