Metal and Plastic Layout Workers
On the Job
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic work pieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing.
Physical Demands 
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
- Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
- Assemble metal structures.
- Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.
- Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
- Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
- Lay out parts to prepare for assembly.
- Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
- Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
Typical Working Conditions
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Exposure to contaminants (like gases or odors).
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Working indoors in non-environmentally controlled conditions.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Exposure to hazardous equipment.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Making decisions that impact co-workers or company results.
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