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. Include template makers.


2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area Employment**
Total
Hourly Wage Annual
Mean Entry Experienced Mean Entry Experienced
Missouri 210 18.41 11.50 21.87 38,300 23,920 45,490
Kansas City* 20 19.55 13.05 22.80 40,660 27,151 47,415
Southwest Region* 30 13.08 10.00 14.62 27,212 20,800 30,418

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
2000 Estimated 2010 Projected Number Percent
Missouri 280 240 -40 -14.29 8 Caution
Kansas City MSA 40 40 .00 1 Caution
Southwest Region* 40 30 -10 -25.00 1 Caution

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?



This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking