What is an engineering model maker and how to become one

Key steps to become an engineering model maker

1. Explore engineering model maker education requirements

   Most common engineering model maker degrees

   Bachelor's

   54.5 %

   High School Diploma

   18.2 %

   Certificate

   13.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific engineering model maker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CNC	37.11%
   Prototype	27.78%
   Jigs	27.46%
   R	3.55%
   Solidworks	1.60%

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3. Complete relevant engineering model maker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New engineering model makers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an engineering model maker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real engineering model maker resumes.

4. Research engineering model maker duties and responsibilities

   • Used Microsoft SharePoint to manage projects, web base collaboration, alerts and for document management.
   • Program and operate CNC machines, fabrication of new products using CAD/CAM, blue prints, drawings, and CNC equipment.
   • Design fixtures , 3D CNC programming on complex products and model making on new working prototypes ..
   • Coordinate international sample/model making for costume jewelry

5. Apply for engineering model maker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an engineering model maker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams