Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Ship and Boat Building	2,470
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only)	1,230
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	1,040
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	630
Plastics Product Manufacturing	410
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)	410
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities	310
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only)	270
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing	140
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	140

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	Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

	Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Average Annual Salary	$47,380
Average Hourly Wage	$22.78
Total Employment	8,170