Manufacturing
Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing.
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Average
$39,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$31,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$39,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$48,000
ANNUAL
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
220
Projected job openings through 2028
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Degree Recommendations
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
01
Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled.
02
Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals.
03
Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
04
Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstones, punches, and hand drills.
05
Compute layout dimensions, and determine and mark reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly.
06
Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
07
Lift and position workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates.
08
Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules.
09
Inspect machined parts to verify conformance to specifications.
10
Design and prepare templates of wood, paper, or metal.
11
Brace parts in position within hulls or ships for riveting or welding.
12
Add dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other workers.
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Visualization
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
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