Engineering > AutoCAD Drafter
AutoCAD Drafter
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AutoCAD Drafters create technical drawings that help translate engineering and architectural designs into detailed plans used in building products and structures. They typically specialize in a particular industry, such as civil or mechanical engineering. AutoCAD Drafter job duties require them to work in office settings, but they may occasionally need to travel to job sites to obtain or verify measurements and other relevant information. Their day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with engineers and other professionals to clarify design specifications, using CAD software to produce drawings and checking design drawings to verify they’re accurate and meet industry standards.
An AutoCAD Drafter, or CAD Operator, uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to create technical drawings to help design and build products or structures. Their duties include collaborating with engineers and architects, generating digital drawings and schematics based on design specifications and preparing related technical documents.
A AutoCAD Drafter should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a AutoCAD Drafter should be able to execute:
- Using CAD software, such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks, to prepare technical drawings
- Working with engineers and other professionals to produce drawings that meet their specifications
- Writing related technical documents such as material lists and cost estimates
- Ensuring that all drawings are accurate and meet industry standards
- Maintaining a library of standard drawing templates
- Updating existing drawings as new information becomes available
A competitive AutoCAD Drafter will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Extensive working knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks, to be able to prepare technical drawings efficiently
- Ability to analyze design sketches and specifications to create technical drawings
- Strong attention to detail to ensure drawings are accurate according to specifications
- Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with architects, engineers and other professionals
- Time management skills to work with multiple projects and competing deadlines
- Knowledge of engineering practices and industry standards
- Advanced mathematical skills
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