Layout Workers (Metal and Plastic)

Top 3 Layout Workers Jobs

  • Dock Worker - Estes Express Lines - Columbus,OH

    Job Title Properly load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand Strap, brace and pad freight to prevent damage or shifting Responsible for accurately recording the condition of freight as it...

  • Traffic Control Flagger - AWP Safety - Grove City,OH

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  • Package Sorter - Immediate Hire - AD | MatchMeJobs - Columbus,OH

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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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