Layout Workers (Metal and Plastic)

Top 3 Layout Workers Jobs

  • Design Specialist - HermanMiller - Columbus,OH

    Why join us? Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining...

  • Systems Coordinator - DHL Express - Groveport,OH

    Assists in the installation, maintenance, and general support of systems. Assists users with questions or problems. May help perform system backups and recovery and install new software. Key Accountabilities:Responsible for operational system...

  • Warehouse General Utility - 12-Hour Night Shift - Columbus, OH - Abbott Laboratories - Columbus,OH

    The role of General Utility, Warehouse is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all Plant Material Control and job functions. Should have knowledge of applicable departmental equipment and systems. Some examples include: Forklift,...

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What They Do

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.


Layout worker Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 7,900
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $51,690

Job Outlook for Layout workers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -500
  • Growth rate: -7 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Layout worker

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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