Model Making Assistant
もけいせいさくじょし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves assisting in the production site for plastic models, architectural models, prototypes of industrial products, etc., by following the instructions of model makers to perform support tasks such as cutting out parts, polishing, painting, and more.
Description
Model making assistants receive instructions from model makers or prototype makers and assist in the production process of scale models and prototypes. They primarily handle tasks such as cutting out parts, filing and polishing, preparing for painting, managing and cleaning tools, and organizing the workspace, requiring high attention to detail and manual dexterity. They accommodate various materials and processes for architectural models, industrial prototype models, plastic models, etc., contributing to improved work efficiency and quality maintenance.
Future Outlook
Although some tasks may be mechanized due to the spread of automation technologies such as 3D printers, the demand for processes requiring precise manual work will remain high. With increasing demand in the video and game industries and for architectural models, the demand for skilled assistants is expected to be stable or slightly increasing.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at fine work / Good at Following Instructions / High Concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Freelance / Full-time Employee / Part-time / Casual Worker
Career Path
Model Maker → Prototype Maker → Model Painter → Product Designer Assistant → Industrial Designer
Required Skills
Painting Assistance / Parts Sorting / Polishing and Grinding / Tool Usage
Recommended Skills
Blueprint Reading / CAD / Knowledge of Color Theory / Understanding English Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for finishing small parts. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since the work mainly follows instructions, creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is mostly done based on instructions, so initiative is not often required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for numerical analysis. |
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