Drafter Career Video

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17-3011.00 - Architectural and Civil Drafters
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

JOB TITLE: Architectural Drafters
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.
RELATED JOB TITLES: Architect, Architectural Designer, Architectural Drafter, Architectural Draftsman, Architectural Intern, CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician), Drafter, Draftsman, Intern Architect, Project Manager
ONET: 17-3011.01

JOB TITLE: Civil Drafters
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Prepare drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, and water and sewerage control systems.
RELATED JOB TITLES: Civil CAD Designer (Civil Computer Aided Design Designer), Civil CAD Tech (Civil Computer-Aided Design Technician), Civil Drafter, Computer-Aided Design Designer (CAD Designer), Computer-Aided Design Operator (CAD Operator), Computer-Aided Design Technician (CAD Technician), Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Drafter (CADD Drafter), Drafting Technician, Draftsman, Draftsperson
ONET: 17-3011.02

JOB TITLE: Electrical and Electronics Drafters
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
ONET: 17-3012.00

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Drafters
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
RELATED JOB TITLES: CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer), CAD Operator (Computer Aided Design Operator), Design Drafter, Designer, Drafter, Drafting Technician, Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Drafter, Product Designer, Project Designer
ONET: 17-3013.00

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