DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
51-4192 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Occupational 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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | $22.50/hr | $1.01/hr | $14.50/hr | $17.03/hr | $21.44/hr | $27.39/hr | $32.34/hr |
| U S | 8,150 | 350 | $23.86/hr | $0.38/hr | $14.68/hr | $18.66/hr | $24.36/hr | $28.81/hr | $31.81/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 2,860 | $30.16/hr | 2.7% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, &Tenders, Metal & Plastic | 2,720 | $18.44/hr | -0.4% |
| Tool and Die Makers | 1,840 | $27.62/hr | 0.3% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 790 | $17.50/hr | 2.2% |
| Semiconductor Processors | 140 | $17.54/hr | 2.1% |
| Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic | 80 | $26.99/hr | 0.0% |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | N/A | $17.64/hr | 1.0% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | N/A | N/A | -1.1% |
Tasks for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
- Details location and sequence of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compass, protractor, dividers, and rule.
- Locates center line and verifies template position, using measuring instruments, including gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
- Marks curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpiece, using scribes, soapstone, punches, and hand drill.
- Determines reference points and computes layout dimensions and works to tolerances, as close as 0.001 inch.
- Examines workpiece and verifies such requirements as dimensions and squareness, using rule, square, and straight-edge.
- Lifts and positions workpiece in relation to surface plate manually or with hoist, using parallel blocks and angle plates.
- Plans and develops layout from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metal.
- Applies pigment to layout surfaces, using paint brush.
- Inspects machined parts to verify conformance to specifications.
- Fits and aligns fabricated parts for welding or assembly operations.
- Adds dimensional details to blueprints or drawings by other workers and designs templates of wood, paper, or metal.
