Job Description:

• 1) Constructs full-scale experimental and production trailer mockups according to specifications, using woodworking and metalworking machines and handtools: Lays out lines and contours of trailer structures and components on metal, wood, and plastic materials with crayon and scriber, according to engineering drawings, sketches, lofting data, or verbal instructions, using calipers, scales, gauges, and trigonometry to define radius angles and dimensions.

• 2) Sets up and operates shop equipment, such as bandsaw, lathe, planer, jointer, and drill press, to shape parts, according to blueprints.

• 3) Drills, countersinks, and reams holes in parts and assemblies for bolts and screws, using portable power tools.

• 4) Aligns and fits parts and assemblies, using transit and sight level.

• 5) Joins parts together, using bolts, screws, clamps, or glue.

• 6) Lays out, fits, drills, screws, bolts, and rivets together metal sheeting, upright frames, bottom and top bars, and angle clips, using pneumatic handtools and templates.

• 7) Marks and cuts openings in sheeting, installs support framing around openings, and installs doors, hinges and catches.

• 8) Fits, drills, bolts, and rivets metal frame pots, headers, and buck plates to make body section, verifying tolerances with tri-square and rule.

• 9) Installs insulating material and electrical wiring.

• 10) Connects water supply and installs fixtures and appliances.

• 11) Completes model by installing molding, hardware, and accessories.