Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

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. Includes shipfitters.

29 alternate job titles:

Aircraft Lay Out Worker Bellmaker Development Mechanic Dimensional Inspector Duplicator Hangersmith Lay-Out Worker Layout Fabricator Layout Fitter Layout Inspector Layout Man Layout Mechanic Layout Technician (Layout Tech) Layout Worker Location and Measurement Technician Machine Lay Out Worker Marine Fitter Marine Shipfitter Pattern Layout Worker Pattern Setter Plate Fitter Plate Hanger Precision Layout Worker Propeller Layout Worker Ship Erector Ship Fitter Shipfitter Solid Surface Fabricator Surface Fabricator
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Salary Information

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic: $61,870 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. General
Assemble metal or plastic parts or products. General
Lay out parts to prepare for assembly. General
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. General
Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment. General
Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment. General
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences. General
Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. General
Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids. General
Assemble metal structures. General
Attach decorative or functional accessories to products. General
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. General
Design templates or patterns. Development
Create diagrams or blueprints for workpieces or products. Development
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Autodesk AutoCAD Computer aided design CAD software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Computer aided design CAD software Computer aided design CAD software
    Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS Procedure management software
    Inventory tracking software Inventory management software
    Optical Gaging Products Measure-X Procedure management software
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