Design Drafter Job Description
design drafter job description includes a detailed overview of the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills for this role.
Design Drafter Job Description
A drafter prepares digital drawings of architectural and engineering projects.
Drafters employed by architectural firms usually specialize in a particular area such as civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
Drafters employed by engineering companies specialize in a particular field such as piping, electrical, or mechanical.
Drafters have varying educational backgrounds and often obtain their degree from a technical or architectural college.
Skills required include the ability to use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software such as AutoCAD, as well as proficiency in various computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Job Brief:
We’re looking for a Design Drafter to join our team. As a Design Drafter, you will be responsible for creating drawings and specifications for our products. If you have experience in product design or drafting, we want you!
Design Drafter Duties:
- Operate a variety of drafting equipment to create and update construction drawings, technical designs, and sketches
- Participate in planning/design meetings
- Propose new design concepts
- Design diagrams, schematics, or plans
- Conduct on-site inspections to verify plans and specifications are met
- Assist other design staff as needed
Design Drafter Responsibilities:
- Develop drawings according to engineering specifications and instructions using CAD software
- Prepare preliminary shop drawings for fabrication using CAD software
- Prepare shop drawings for fabrication using CAD software
- Design, modify, and revise drawings as required
- Assist in the selection of engineering materials and equipment
- Attend project meetings and review products, projects, and drawings as needed
- Track and evaluate performance
Requirements And Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of drafting and design experience with residential, commercial, and municipal projects
- Knowledge of building codes, materials, and techniques
- Excellent communication skills required
[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that building a diverse and inclusive team is essential to our success. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals.
