Salary Breakdown
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Average
$49,500
ANNUAL
$23.80
HOURLY
Entry Level
$34,710
ANNUAL
$16.69
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,040
ANNUAL
$22.62
HOURLY
Expert Level
$76,670
ANNUAL
$36.86
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
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Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
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Top Expected Tasks
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
01
Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstones, punches, and hand drills.
02
Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules.
03
Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled.
04
Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
05
Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals.
06
Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
07
Compute layout dimensions, and determine and mark reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly.
08
Lift and position workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates.
09
Install doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.
10
Brace parts in position within hulls or ships for riveting or welding.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Mathematics
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Visualization
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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