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Summary Description


	Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Aeronautical Drafter

2.	Auto Design Detailer

3.	Autocad Designer

4.	Autocad Technician

5.	Automotive Design Drafter

6.	Automotive Design Layout Drafter

7.	Body Design Checker

8.	Body Designer

9.	CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer)

10.	CAD Designer (Computer-Aided Design Designer)

11.	CAD Drafter (Computer-Aided Design Drafter)

12.	CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman)

13.	CAD Operator (Computer Aided Design Operator)

14.	CAD Operator (Computer-Aided Design Operator)

15.	CAD/CAM Specialist (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialist)

16.	CADD Drafter (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Drafter)

17.	Castings Drafter

18.	Computer Draftsman Mechanical

19.	Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer (CAD/CAM Programmer)

20.	Controls Designer

21.	Design Checker

22.	Design Drafter

23.	Design Engineer

24.	Design Technician

25.	Designer

26.	Detail Drafter

27.	Detailer

28.	Die Designer

29.	Die Designer Apprentice

30.	Drafter

31.	Drafter Apprentice

32.	Drafting Technician

33.	Electro-Mechanical Designer

34.	Engineering Manager

35.	Engineering Technician

36.	Furniture Detailer

37.	Gage Designer

38.	Installation Drafter

39.	Machine Design Checker

40.	Mechanical Design Drafter

41.	Mechanical Design Engineer

42.	Mechanical Design Technician

43.	Mechanical Designer

44.	Mechanical Detailer

45.	Mechanical Drafter

46.	Mechanical Engineer

47.	Mechanical Equipment Engineering Assistant

48.	Mold Designer

49.	Patent Drafter

50.	Pattern Drafter

51.	Piping Designer

52.	Project Designer

53.	Technical Designer

54.	Technical Illustrator

55.	Tool and Die Designer

56.	Tool Design Drafter

57.	Tool Designer

Job Tasks

	Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment. Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

	Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components. Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

	Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines. Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

	Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems. Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.

	Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials. Verify mathematical calculations.

	Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed. Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.

	Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems. Design electromechanical equipment or systems.

	Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery, using computer-assisted equipment. Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.

	Position instructions and comments onto drawings. Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

	Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems. Discuss designs or plans with clients.

	Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians. Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

	Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines. Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

	Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

	Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays. Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Drafters
	Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Drafters
	Although drafters spend much of their time working on computers in an office, some may visit jobsites in order to collaborate with architects and engineers. Most drafters work full time.

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