toymaker

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.

Alternative Labels

toy designer

craft toymaker

hand toy maker

maker of toys

soft toymaker

toy finisher

gismo repairer

metal toymaker

gizmo repairer

soft toy maker

plaything repairer

electric toy repairman

toy repairman

play thing repairer

toy repairer

puppet maker

craft toy maker

electric toy repairer

toy fixer

toymaker

hand toymaker

plastic toymaker

metal toy maker

toy creator

plastic toy maker

plaything repairman

toy maker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

estimate restoration costs maintain equipment provide customer follow-up services maintain records of maintenance interventions repair toys pack goods use repair manuals operate battery test equipment replace defect components ensure finished product meet requirements inspect toys and games for damage assemble toys use tools for toy repair apply a protective layer extract products from moulds maintain customer service operate sandblaster

Essential Knowledge

types of brushes toys and games categories woodworking tools types of toy materials toys and games safety recommendations sanding techniques woodworking processes

Optional Skills and Competences

manipulate wood manipulate metal keep stock records maintain professional administration manage schedule of tasks sell toys and games order supplies set up the controller of a machine sew textile-based articles develop product design estimate restoration costs of antique items operate handheld riveting equipment stuff toys operate plastic machinery operate welding equipment demonstrate functionality of toys and games join metals finish plastic products operate wood sawing equipment repair plastic machinery use painting equipment identify customer's needs assemble electronic units assemble metal parts manage a small-to-medium business manipulate plastic ensure compliance with warranty contracts develop professional network perform toys finishing join wood elements mark designs on metal pieces apply stitching techniques negotiate supplier arrangements cut textiles cut metal products heat metals maintain relationship with suppliers create smooth wood surface maintain plastic machinery operate soldering equipment issue sales invoices assemble plastic parts

Optional Knowledge

textile materials manual cutting processes for leather types of wood metal smoothing technologies types of plastic toys and games industry adhesives casting processes toys and games trends electronics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5e29c263-a3ca-4220-b67e-ee65205db294

Status

released

Occupations

toymaker

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI