Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
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.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-4192.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$63,870
Employment, U.S.5,970
Median hourly wage$30.71
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,980 | $50,910 | $63,870 | $79,470 | $93,860 |
By state (19)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 190 | $37,590 | 2.34 |
| California | 480 | $74,490 | 0.68 |
| Florida | 200 | $58,170 | 0.53 |
| Georgia | 80 | $52,600 | 0.44 |
| Hawaii | 140 | $87,570 | 5.81 |
| Kansas | 610 | $79,240 | 11.11 |
| Maine | 180 | $74,530 | 7.32 |
| Massachusetts | 90 | $63,880 | 0.67 |
| Michigan | 160 | $61,550 | 0.97 |
| New Mexico | 60 | $38,560 | 1.82 |
| New York | 70 | $62,700 | 0.18 |
| Oregon | $75,020 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 150 | $59,350 | 0.65 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $41,650 | 0.45 |
| Tennessee | 40 | $43,250 | 0.29 |
| Texas | 190 | $48,220 | 0.35 |
| Virginia | 1,080 | $70,260 | 6.83 |
| Washington | 500 | $85,300 | 3.64 |
| Wisconsin | 150 | $60,810 | 1.35 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Model Makers, Wood | 3 | 0.973 |
| 2 | Sheet Metal Workers | 1-2 | 0.968 |
| 3 | Patternmakers, Wood | 3 | 0.968 |
| 4 | Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic | 3 | 0.965 |
| 5 | Carpenters | 1-2 | 0.963 |
| 6 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 7 | Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1-2 | 0.955 |
| 8 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 3 | 0.953 |
| 9 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 1-2 | 0.953 |
| 10 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 1-2 | 0.952 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | Coordination | 0.88 | 0.963 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Operations Monitoring | 1.13 | 0.961 |
| Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Operations Monitoring | 1.00 | 0.955 |
| Helpers--Electricians | Troubleshooting | 1.00 | 0.937 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic, excluding software Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software | 5 of 20 | 25.6x |
| M-code | 4 of 20 | 46.2x |
| G-code | 4 of 20 | 26.4x |
| SmartCAMcnc SmartCAM | 3 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Vero Software Edgecam | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Delcam PowerMILL | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Siemens NX | 3 of 20 | 13.8x |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | 5 of 20 | 3.8x |
| PTC Creo Parametric | 3 of 20 | 3.2x |
| SAP software | 8 of 20 | 1.3x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.00 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.88 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 2.25 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.07 | 4.18 |
| Design | 3.78 | 4.55 |
| Mechanical | 3.51 | 4.01 |
| Production and Processing | 3.36 | 3.40 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.31 | 4.14 |
| English Language | 3.31 | 3.71 |
| Building and Construction | 3.29 | 4.18 |
| Administration and Management | 3.28 | 2.72 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.08 | 3.07 |
| Education and Training | 3.03 | 3.27 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.95 | 3.19 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.43 | 2.47 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.39 | 1.90 |
| Transportation | 2.31 | 2.30 |
| Physics | 2.29 | 2.30 |
| Administrative | 2.13 | 1.97 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.89 | 1.63 |
| Communications and Media | 1.87 | 1.42 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.82 | 1.02 |
| Psychology | 1.80 | 1.71 |
| Chemistry | 1.78 | 1.72 |
| Law and Government | 1.70 | 1.21 |
| Telecommunications | 1.69 | 1.17 |
| Geography | 1.65 | 1.32 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.43 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.37 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.29 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.27 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.18 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.10 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.10 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.05 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.05 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Visualization | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.75 | 3.25 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Selective Attention | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Auditory Attention | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Far Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Number Facility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Control Precision | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Written Expression | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.88 | 2.25 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Depth Perception | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Static Strength | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Reaction Time | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Originality | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Stamina | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Response Orientation | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Rate Control | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Sound Localization | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Night Vision | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.38 | 0.50 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Autodesk AutoCAD hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS
- Inventory tracking software
- Optical Gaging Products Measure-X
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 440 | 122.94 | $79,890 |
| Wichita, KS | 590 | 49.68 | $79,240 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 770 | 26.46 | $67,540 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 140 | 8.17 | $87,570 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 250 | 4.26 | $74,490 |