Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

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. Include template makers.

Category

Metalworking & Plasticworking

SOC Code

51-4061

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Assemble products using cyanoacrylate glues
• Compound plastics using lead stabilizers
• Degrease metal
• Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials
• Generate mists of metalworking fluids containing ethanolamines
• Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
• Heat or machine chromium alloys
• Heat or machine cobalt alloys
• Heat or machine manganese alloys
• Heat, machine, or spray lead products
• Inhale mists of microbially contaminated, water-based metalworking fluids
• Machine or weld on cadmium-alloyed or cadmium-plated steel
• Use cemented carbide materials or tools
• Use dioctyl phthalate to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use n-hexane as a solvent in glues, inks, coatings, or degreasers
• Use urea formaldehyde to manufacture resins or foams
• Work with glue solvents