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Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
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.
Common 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.
Required Education
No education requirement is available for this occupation.
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in California was $20.79 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.53 and $32.11 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in California was $43,238.84 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,863.73 and $66,797.67 .
Occupation Outlook
No occupation outlook data is available for this occupation.
