Drafting Jobs in the United States
Professional Placement Services
Cleveland, OH
Design and Drafting: o Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings of components, assemblies, and systems based on engineering specifications and design requirements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, modifying, and reviewing detailed technical drawings and schematics used in the fabrication process.
Professional Placement Services
Solon, OH
In this role, you’ll design machinery, create detailed CAD models, and collaborate with engineers to meet production needs. Our teams are scouring the earth for a Mechanical Machine Designer to develop and optimize mechanical systems for manufacturing.
Professional Placement Services
Twinsburg, OH
Project Management: Manage project timelines and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met. Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, quality control, and other departments to ensure seamless product development and production.
Leidos
$46800 - $84600 undefined
Atlanta, GA
Substation Physical CAD Drafter Primary Tasks: The successful candidate will perform intermediate to senior level drafter/designer work to provide computer aided drafting and design support for electrical physical substation engineering projects. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Kavaliro
Colorado Springs, CO
Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative. The Drafter will be experienced in preparing clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detailed drawings.
Express Employment Professionals
Saint Joseph, MO
Key Responsibilities: Interpret blueprints and create flat pattern layouts of parts using CAD/CAM software. Keywords: CAD / AutoCAD Designer, Location: Saint Joseph, MO - 64501
Express Employment Professionals
Shreveport, LA
In this role, you will be required to meet with architects and engineers to discuss design concepts for CAD models, develop product designs, and generate Surface or Solid software models. To ensure success as an AutoCAD drafter, you should have extensive experience working with AutoCAD software, advanced design skills, and a keen eye for detail.
Express Employment Professionals
Shreveport, LA
In this role, you will be required to meet with architects and engineers to discuss design concepts for CAD models, develop product designs, and generate Surface or Solid software models. To ensure success as an AutoCAD drafter, you should have extensive experience working with AutoCAD software, advanced design skills, and a keen eye for detail.
Express Employment Professionals
Shreveport, LA
In this role, you will be required to meet with architects and engineers to discuss design concepts for CAD models, develop product designs, and generate Surface or Solid software models. To ensure success as an AutoCAD drafter, you should have extensive experience working with AutoCAD software, advanced design skills, and a keen eye for detail.
Express Employment Professionals
Saint Joseph, MO
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Drafting Supervisor, where you’ll play a key role in designing custom equipment while supporting our talented staff and collaborating with our customers. Communicate directly with customers’ management or installation teams to address equipment operation, installation, and maintenance concerns.
Express Employment Professionals
Saint Cloud, MN
The Drafter Programmer will produce accurate and timely 3D shop drawings from architectural drawing in our retail fixture operations and work closely with production staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process. Associate degree or technical certification in drafting, engineering, or related fields is preferred .
Express Employment Professionals
Saint Cloud, MN
The Drafter Programmer will produce accurate and timely 3D shop drawings from architectural drawing in our retail fixture operations and work closely with production staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process. Associate degree or technical certification in drafting, engineering, or related fields is preferred .
Express Employment Professionals
Saint Cloud, MN
The Drafter Programmer will produce accurate and timely 3D shop drawings from architectural drawing in our retail fixture operations and work closely with production staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process. Associate degree or technical certification in drafting, engineering, or related fields is preferred .
Express Employment Professionals
Oxnard, CA
Utilize AutoCAD, Tekla, or Solidworks to create detailed shop drawings and 3D models. Express Employment is seeking a Structural Steel Detailer for a growing company in Oxnard!
Jobot
$25 - $30 Per Year
Plymouth, MA
As a Consulting Drafter, you will play a critical role in our clients projects, providing technical design support and drafting services to our team of engineers and architects. Creating detailed CAD (Computer-Aided Design) drawings for construction projects, including structural, architectural, and site plans.
Jobot
$85000 - $115000 Per Year
Clearwater, FL
What You Bring: ✔ Education & Experience – Associate degree in Drafting or CAD Technology (3-5 years of experience), OR 8+ years of demonstrated mechanical engineering drafting experience. Collaborate with Engineering & Project Teams – Work closely with project managers and engineers, both in-person and remotely, to bring designs to life.
Jobot
$60000 - $80000 Per Year
Oakland Park, FL
As a Millwork Installer and Drafter, you will be responsible for crafting, installing, and drafting high-quality custom wood furniture and installations. Continuously learn and stay updated on the latest trends, techniques, and safety regulations in the woodworking and millwork industry.
Jobot
$60000 - $85000 Per Year
Saint Paul, MN
Come and join a leader in the engineering and surveying industry seeking multiple qualified Survey CAD Techs to join our growing team! Come and join a leader in the engineering and surveying industry seeking multiple qualified Survey CAD Techs to join our growing team!
Drafting Jobs Overview
Do you have a hard time choosing between a creative and technical career? Consider applying for drafting jobs, where you can combine your artistic abilities with your computer skills to help craft new buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. Drafters—also known as draftsmen, draftspeople, or drafting technicians—translate the ideas of architects and engineers into technical drawings that are easy for construction or manufacturing crews to read and build. In this career, you'll be following in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci, who many consider to be one of the first master drafters—his technical drawings of inventions were revolutionary.
Today, most drafters use computer-aided design (CAD) software or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software. Drafters can also draw by hand using a tilting table or a drafting machine, but this is mostly limited to the concept stage. Software is used for the final design.
Drafters usually specialize in one of the following areas:
- Mechanical drafters prepare diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices.
- Architectural drafters work with architects to produce designs for buildings and infrastructure.
- Civil drafters work with civil engineers to create maps, drawings, and diagrams of buildings and infrastructure.
- Electrical and electronic drafters work with electrical and electronic engineers to produce diagrams and drawings of equipment and parts.
To expand your job search, look for other engineering jobs as well. Consider searching for the following careers:
Drafter Training and Skills
There are two common educational paths to becoming a drafter: attending a technical institute to get a trade-specific education or obtaining an associate degree in drafting, design, or engineering from a community college. Attending a trade school will give you more technical training, since you may not need to take general education classes, but the tradeoff is that the classes may not give you credit for further education. Aspiring drafters typically take classes in:
- CAD software
- 3D modeling
- geometry
- design
- architecture
To land your first job, consider getting an internship during your education. You can also put together a portfolio of drawings from your classes. Once you're working as a drafter, portfolios are harder to make because the drawings you produce often belong to the company. A certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) is also helpful but not required.
Successful drafters have a good combination of creative and analytical skills and are as comfortable drawing by hand as they are using computer programs. Drafters must have a great eye for detail because the results of a mistake in the design process can be significant. Special knowledge in mathematics, physics, design, computer technology, and engineering are useful, since drafting incorporates skills from many different areas. Employers also look for team players who can work closely with architects, civil engineers, other designers, and sometimes even clients.
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Interviewing for Drafting Jobs
An interview for a drafting job is likely to include both typical job interview questions and more technical ones. Read our list of potential interview questions to prepare. Here are some you might encounter:
- What techniques do you use to create design drafts?
- What do you think are the best features of AutoCAD?
- What is the most difficult design you've worked on?
- Which of your skills are stronger: technical or artistic?
How Much Do Drafting Jobs Pay?
Generally, civil and architectural drafters are the best-paid drafters. The median salary of a civil or architectural drafter is $57,940. The median hourly wage of a mechanical or electrical drafter is $26.05. The median hourly wage for a CAD designer/drafter is $24.41.
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