Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

In preparation for further processing, metal or plastic sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts are marked with reference points and dimensions. Such as shipwrights.

Career Snapshot

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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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands

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