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Occupational Report
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic (51-4192)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational 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. Include shipfitters.
Employment Outlook
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the statewide average.Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$15.92 |
$21.58 |
$27.22 |
$31.13 |
$37.82
|
$26.65 |
$55,437 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
20.71 |
24.88 |
28.27 |
31.60 |
38.26
|
28.27 |
58,810 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic
Educational Requirements
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic
Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic
- Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
- Apply Laser Technology
- Apply Machinist Practices
- Apply Metal Forming And Shaping Techniques And Processes
- Apply Protective Coatings
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
- Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
- Assemble Metal Components
- Coordinate Production Materials And Processes
- Estimate Materials For Production And Manufacturing
- Estimate Time Needed For Project
- File Metal And Plastic
- Fit Dowels
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Hand Tap Metal, Wood Or Other Material
- Identify Base Metals For Welding
- Inspect Components During Manufacturing
- Lay Out Full Scale Ship Model
- Lay Out Machining Projects
- Lay Out Patterns On Sheet Metal
- Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Operate Cnc Machines
- Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
- Operate Lathes
- Operate Machine Tools
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Operate Specialized Metal Shaping Machines
- Perform Combination Welding
- Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
- Read And Understand Operating Manuals
- Read Production Layouts
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
- Recognize Characteristics Of Plastics
- Set Up And Operate Drilling Machines
- Set Up Machine Tools
- Set Up Specialized Machines For Metals Manufacturing
- Solve Machine Tool Problems
- Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
- Use Geometry
- Use Metric System
- Use X-Ray And Magnetic Inspection
Schools and Training Providers
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
below.
| Occupation |
Skill Overlap |
| Model Makers, Metal And Plastic |
69% |
| Patternmakers, Metal And Plastic |
66% |
| Tool And Die Makers |
62% |
| Drilling And Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plas |
54% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic |
53% |
| Machinists |
53% |
| Lathe And Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plasti |
51% |
| Metal Workers And Plastic Workers, All Other |
50% |
| Numerical Tool And Process Control Programmers |
48% |
| Cutting, Punching, And Press Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And |
47% |
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