Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
O*NET Code: 51-4192.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
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.
🗺️ Explore Your Career Path
Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Aircraft Lay Out WorkerBellmakerDevelopment MechanicDimensional InspectorDuplicatorHangersmithLay-Out WorkerLayout FabricatorLayout FitterLayout InspectorLayout ManLayout MechanicLayout Technician (Layout Tech)Layout WorkerLocation and Measurement TechnicianMachine Lay Out WorkerMarine FitterMarine ShipfitterPattern Layout WorkerPattern Setter
⚡ Skills (8)
Mathematics3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (9)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS
Procedure management software
0Inventory tracking software
Inventory management software
0Optical Gaging Products Measure-X
Procedure management software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Mechanical Drafters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Boilermakers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Carpenters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Sheet Metal Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic → Mechanical Drafters
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (43% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (6)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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