Drafters use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings. Workers use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. This category includes drafters not included in other areas.
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What do they typically do
- Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to analyze factors affecting component designs and procedures and instructions to be followed
- Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment
- Position instructions and comments onto drawings
- Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials
- Use computer-assisted equipment to compute mathematical formulas used for developing and designing detailed specifications for components or machinery
- Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems
- Modify and change designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
- Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to show functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth -0.1%
Job Openings 18
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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