O*NET-SOC 51-4192.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Mathematics2.A.1.e3.1208/2018
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.008/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2018
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.008/2018
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.008/2018
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.008/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2018
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.7508/2018
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.7508/2018
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.508/2018
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.508/2018
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.3808/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstones, punches, and hand drills.Core6308/2018
Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules.Core6108/2018
Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled.Core6308/2018
Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.Core6208/2018
Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals.Core6308/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.4311/2023
Conventional3.9511/2023
Artistic2.7711/2023
Investigative2.6411/2023
Social1.0311/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.