Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Civilian:
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.
Job Titles
- Aircraft Lay Out Worker
- Bellmaker
- Coordinate Measuring Machine Technician (CMM Technician)
- Development Mechanic
- Duplicator
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $39,870
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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