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AI Work Index

Headline risk

17%

Moderate Risk

Layout workers, metal and plastic

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5111major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

5.7 current · 5.4 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $62K

Median annual wage

Demand -5%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

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.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 61,870

Employment 2024

5.7K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-5.4%

Openings (2024–34)

0.5K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 40,43025th pctl: USD 51,810Median: USD 61,87075th pctl: USD 76,980Top 10%: USD 93,230

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityMathematics

Tasks

  • 1. Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstones, punches, and hand drills. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Compute layout dimensions, and determine and mark reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Lift and position workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordComputer aided design CAD software

Requirements

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.7/5
Exposed to Contaminants 4.7/5
Time Pressure 4.6/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.6/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.6/5

Worker profile

Median age 44.5 · 307K employed

Under 25: 7% · 25–54: 67% · 55+: 27%

Related

No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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