Metal Framing Layout Specialist
$50,000–$85,000 year
On-siteLong Branch, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Interpret architectural, structural, and reflected ceiling plans to lay out wall partitions, door and window openings, soffits, bulkheads, and ceiling grids. Establish control lines, reference lines, and gridlines; transfer layout points from floor to overhead deck using chalk lines, laser levels, plumb bobs, and tape measures. Verify dimensions, elevations, and square against drawings before framing begins, and identify conflicts or discrepancies to coordinate with foremen and MEP trades. Lay out top and bottom track locations per wall-type legends and fire-rated requirements. Perform as-built verification and maintain layout tools in good working order. Work safely and keep the job site clean in accordance with OSHA standards.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of commercial metal framing experience, with hands-on layout experience
- Strong blueprint and shop-drawing reading skills, including wall-type legends, RCPs, and dimension strings
- Solid working math: fractions, geometry, measurements, and basic angles
- Proficiency with standard layout tools (chalk line, laser level, plumb bob, tape)
- Understanding of light-gauge steel framing systems, track and stud types, and gauges
- Familiarity with fire-rated and UL assemblies
- High attention to detail and the ability to catch errors before they get built
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or lead a small layout crew
- Able to stand, kneel, bend, and walk job sites for full shifts
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts at heights
- Able to work in active construction environments with varying temperatures and conditions
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with BIM/coordination models and digital layout workflows
- Experience coordinating layout with MEP trades on larger commercial projects
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Ability to read and lay out from points exported from a coordination model
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.