Layout Workers (Metal and Plastic)

Top 3 Layout Workers Jobs

  • Production Worker - Owens Corning - Grove City,OH

    Owens Corning - - Responsibilities: Operate presses and assist machine operators to produce parts; Remove parts from press, separate from scrap, assemble parts and package them; Follow all plant safety guidelines and use PPE as required;...

  • Controls Manager - Amazon Data Services - Dublin,OH

    At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make...

  • Construction - Kitchen & Bath Tune-Up - Columbus,OH

    Kitchen & Bath Tune-Up Columbus North is growing at an exciting pace! We're seeking dedicated team members to join our team and complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects in homes across Central Ohio. We are seeking three (3) experienced,...

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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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