Description
Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile. They develop, design and sketch the object, select the materials and cut, shape and process the materials as necessary and apply finishes. In addition, toymakers maintain and repair all types of toys, including mechanical ones. They identify defects in toys, replace damaged parts and restore their functionality.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
types of brusheswoodworking toolstoys and games safety recommendationstoys and games categoriessanding techniquestypes of toy materialswoodworking processescasting processeselectronicstoys and games trendstypes of plasticadhesivesproperties of textile materialsmanual cutting processes for leathertypes of woodmetal smoothing technologiestoys and games industry
Practical Skills
assemble toysestimate restoration costsoperate sandblasteruse tools for toy repairapply a protective layerinspect toys and games for damagepack goodsuse repair manualsmaintain customer serviceprovide customer follow-up servicesreplace defect componentsoperate battery test equipmentensure finished product meet requirementsmaintain equipmentextract products from mouldsrepair toysmaintain records of maintenance interventionsapply stitching techniquescreate smooth wood surfacecut textilescut metal productsset up the controller of a machinedevelop product designoperate wood sawing equipmentmark designs on metal piecesidentify customer's needsassemble metal partsmanipulate metaluse painting equipmentensure compliance with warranty contractsoperate welding equipmentmanage schedule of tasksjoin wood elementssell toys and gamesmaintain professional administrationsew textile-based articlesfinish plastic productsassemble plastic partsassemble electronic unitsmanage a small-to-medium businessestimate restoration costs of antique itemsmanipulate plasticoperate soldering equipmentoperate plastic machineryorder suppliesmanipulate woodoperate handheld riveting equipmentmaintain relationship with suppliersissue sales invoicesdevelop professional networkrepair plastic machineryjoin metalsperform toys finishingheat metalsdemonstrate functionality of toys and gamesnegotiate supplier arrangementskeep stock recordsstuff toysmaintain plastic machinery