Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
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.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-4061.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Wages
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,760 | $47,360 | $63,340 | $86,740 | $99,010 |
By state (15)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 260 | $92,960 | 0.85 |
| Florida | 50 | $79,930 | 0.31 |
| Illinois | $68,890 | ||
| Indiana | 50 | $62,620 | 0.97 |
| Iowa | 40 | $61,550 | 1.71 |
| Massachusetts | 100 | $67,830 | 1.62 |
| Michigan | 710 | $60,540 | 9.64 |
| New Jersey | 70 | $72,340 | 0.96 |
| New York | 120 | $77,710 | 0.71 |
| North Carolina | $45,760 | ||
| Ohio | 60 | $60,880 | 0.66 |
| Pennsylvania | 40 | $52,990 | 0.38 |
| Rhode Island | 40 | $55,560 | 5.13 |
| Texas | 230 | $65,920 | 0.98 |
| Utah | 60 | $53,650 | 2.12 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Model Makers, Metal and Plastic, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Equipment Maintenance | 1.13 | 0.940 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Model Makers, Metal and Plastic, excluding software Model Makers, Metal and Plastic already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software | 6 of 20 | 30.8x |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 12 of 20 | 3.2x |
| G-code | 4 of 20 | 26.4x |
| EditCNC | 3 of 20 | 46.2x |
| M-code | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Vero Software Edgecam | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Delcam PowerMILL | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | 6 of 20 | 4.8x |
| CNC Mastercam | 3 of 20 | 17.3x |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | 5 of 20 | 3.8x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.88 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 1.38 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.34 | 4.64 |
| Mathematics | 4.03 | 3.94 |
| Production and Processing | 3.92 | 3.58 |
| Design | 3.86 | 3.63 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.76 | 3.53 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.94 | 3.68 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.69 | 2.57 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.57 | 1.92 |
| English Language | 2.46 | 2.05 |
| Education and Training | 2.42 | 2.35 |
| Administration and Management | 2.26 | 2.17 |
| Building and Construction | 2.13 | 1.70 |
| Administrative | 2.09 | 1.62 |
| Transportation | 1.91 | 1.80 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.85 | 1.49 |
| Chemistry | 1.83 | 2.61 |
| Physics | 1.70 | 1.27 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.50 | 1.59 |
| Public Safety and Security | 1.46 | 0.72 |
| Communications and Media | 1.28 | not rated |
| Psychology | 1.28 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.26 | not rated |
| Telecommunications | 1.20 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.06 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.05 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.05 | not rated |
| Law and Government | 1.05 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.05 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.02 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.02 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.02 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.01 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.01 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Visualization | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Control Precision | 3.62 | 3.75 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.62 | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Reaction Time | 3.38 | 3.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.38 | 3.75 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Selective Attention | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Auditory Attention | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Far Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Rate Control | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Static Strength | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Written Expression | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Response Orientation | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.88 | 2.38 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Originality | 2.62 | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Time Sharing | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Number Facility | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Stamina | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Sound Localization | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Night Vision | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.25 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- CNC Software Mastercam
- PTC Creo Parametric
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 490 | 15.17 | $81,110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 120 | 1.13 | $94,950 |