Mechanical Drafters
Also called:
Mechanical Drafter, Designer, Drafter, Design Drafter
What they do:
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
On the job, you would:
- Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
- Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
- Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Engineering and Technology
- design
- product and service development
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
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Basic Skills
- figuring out how to use new ideas or things
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by writing
- listen and understand what people say
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Ideas and Logic
- use rules to solve problems
- create new and original ideas
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Initiative
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You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD software
- Bentley Navigator
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects
- Motion graphics software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
- Scanning software
- Three-dimensional scanning software
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associate's degree or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$50,360
per year, on average
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