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.

The most in-demand skills for this role include woodworking processes, toys and games categories, woodworking tools, sanding techniques, toys and games safety recommendations, types of toy materials. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives toymaker a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.