Will “Pattern Finisher” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
93% Chance of Automation
“Pattern Finisher” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.
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Job Description
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-4061.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 50,360.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 24.00
- Currently, there are 6,250 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Model Makers, Metal and Plastic”.
Also Known As…
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
- Prototype Special Build
- Molding Technician
- Model Maker
- Model Builder
- Metal Model Maker
- Fabricator
- Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)
- Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
- Catalytic Converter Special Build Prototype
- Tool Builder
- Template Maker
- Scale Model Maker
- Prototyper
- Prototype Model Maker
- Prototype Fabricator
- Product Builder
- Process Mold Technician
- Plastic Jig and Fixture Builder
- Pattern Finisher
- Mold Tooling Technician
- Model Maker Apprentice
- Mock Up Maker
- Mock Up Builder
- Metal Model Builder
- Metal Mockup Maker
- Mandrel Maker
- Machine Tool Builder
- Linesman
- Liner Worker
- Liner Man
- Jig and Fixture Builder
- Injection Mold Tooling Technician
- Injection Mold Technician
- Form Builder
- Fluorescent Lighting Model Maker
- Firearms Model Maker
- Experimental Mechanic
- Engineering Model Maker
- Display Maker
- Dioramist
- Clay Modeler
- Appliances Sample Maker
Tasks for “Pattern Finisher”
- Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.
- Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools.
- Grind, file, and sand parts to finished dimensions.
- Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.
- Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
- Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
- Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.
- Wire and solder electrical and electronic connections and components.
- Devise and construct tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, or modify existing tools and equipment.
- Use computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacture (CAM) software or hardware to fabricate model parts.
- Program computer numerical control (CNC) machines to fabricate model parts.
- Rework or alter component model or parts as required to ensure that products meet standards.
- Consult and confer with engineering personnel to discuss developmental problems and to recommend product modifications.
- Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electronic components into models or prototypes, using hand tools, power tools, and fabricating machines.
- Set up and operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws to fabricate prototypes or models.
- Record specifications, production operations, and final dimensions of models for use in establishing operating standards and procedures.
Related Technology & Tools
- Electrical discharge machines EDM
- Bandsaws
- Computer numerical control CNC vertical machine centers
- Scribing tools
- Power brakes
- Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
- Digital integrated circuit testers
- Three-dimensional prototyping printers
- Flat smooth cut files
- Manual mills
- Electronic micrometers
- Power saws
- Fused deposition modeling FDM printers
- Hand snips
- Benchtop drill presses
- Volt-ohm meters VOM
- Audio-oscillators
- Engraving machines
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Hydraulic punch presses
- Digital electrical frequency meters
- Digital hardness testers
- Metal shears
- Digital calipers
- Computer numerical control CNC routers
- Mallets
- Signal generators
- Jewelers lathes
- Gas powered brazing equipment
- Portable workshop cranes
- Jig bores
- Selective layered sintering SLS printers
- Microsoldering equipment
- Stereolithography SLA printers
- Manual lathes
- Capacitance checkers
- Visual autocollimators
- Shadowgraph optical comparators
- Chain hoists
- Grease dispensing guns
- Power grinding machines
- Soldering irons
- Wheatstone bridges
- Creo Parametric
- CNC Software Mastercam
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel