Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
SOC Code: 51-4192 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,640 | $111,176 | $114,733 | $118,269 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $107,640 | $111,176 | $114,733 | $118,269 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $104,562 | $109,117 | $113,651 | $118,206 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $104,562 | $109,117 | $113,651 | $118,206 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $83,117 | $94,411 | $105,706 | $117,000 |
| Yakima, WA | $83,117 | $94,411 | $105,706 | $117,000 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $74,776 | $86,278 | $97,802 | $109,304 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $83,907 | $90,979 | $98,072 | $105,144 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $81,806 | $89,086 | $96,346 | $103,626 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $81,806 | $89,086 | $96,346 | $103,626 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.1 |
| Design | 3.8 |
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
| Production and Processing | 3.4 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.3 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Building and Construction | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 60.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 14.5% |
| Some college | 11.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Less than high school | 4.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled.
- Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals.
- Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
- Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstones, punches, and hand drills.
- Compute layout dimensions, and determine and mark reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly.
- Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
- Lift and position workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates.
- Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Computer aided design CAD software Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS Inventory tracking software Optical Gaging Products Measure-X
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