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Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Production · SOC 51-4192
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$63,870
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
800
Proj. Annual Openings
5,970
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.8%
Top Skills
1.Mathematics
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Critical Thinking
4.Monitoring
5.Complex Problem Solving
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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 titles: Development Mechanic, Layout Fabricator, Layout Fitter, Layout Inspector, Layout Man, Layout Mechanic
Representative Tasks
- •Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstones, punches, and hand drills.
- •Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules.
- •Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled.
- •Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
- •Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
- •Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- •Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
- •Design templates or patterns.
- •Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Office software · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotMicrosoft Word · hotHexagon Metrology PC-DMISOptical Gaging Products Measure-X
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
0.5%
Avg AI Exposure
1
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 4% Bright |
| Median Salary | $63,870 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |