Drafting Jobs
A Drafter in the construction industry plays a crucial role in translating architectural or engineering designs into detailed technical drawings. These drawings are typically used as visual guidelines for constructing buildings or infrastructure projects. Drafters create plans for different project aspects like structural foundations, electrical systems, and piping layouts. They use specialized software to create 2D and 3D representations, which includes precise measurements, materials, procedures, and other vital construction details.
Essential skills for a Drafter include strong technical drawing abilities, proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software, spatial understanding, and keen attention to detail. They should also have knowledge of construction methods and materials. Drafters often require an associate degree in drafting, while a certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) can help highlight their professional competence. Before becoming a drafter, a person may have roles such as a CAD technician, architectural assistant, or engineering technician, where they gain the necessary experience in technical drawing and design.

Drafter / AutoCAD Technician ( Residential Construction )
- Sunshine Pools, Inc.
- Houston, TX
- 12 hours ago
- Sunshine Pools, Inc.
- Houston, TX
- 12 hours ago
General construction drawings. Making corrections to drawings. Performing take-offs for cost estimation. Plotting site drawings. Organizing & filing of project related materials....

Construction / Fabrication Draftsperson (Hybrid)
- MRA Mobile Experiential
- Madison Heights, MI
- 4 days ago
- MRA Mobile Experiential
- Madison Heights, MI
- 4 days ago
SolidWorks, Inventor) to create and modify drawings Stay updated with latest software tools and technologies Problem Solving Identify and address potential design or manufacturing issues during the drafting...

- Authentic Kitchen & Design
- Milford, MI
- 4 days ago
- Authentic Kitchen & Design
- Milford, MI
- 4 days ago
At Authentic Kitchen & Design, we believe that a beautiful home is about more than aesthetics—it’s about changing the way people live. As an award-winning and growing kitchen design and cabinet...

Position Duties and Responsibilities: Create shop drawings of our products at the direction of and in collaboration with our project coordinators to ensure quality standards are met....

Engineering Detailer / Draftsperson
- Baker Rullman Manufacturing, Inc.
- Watertown, WI
- 14 days ago
- Baker Rullman Manufacturing, Inc.
- Watertown, WI
- 14 days ago
drawings to the customer....
CAD Drafter | Royal Truck Body | Carson, CA Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt What youll do: Shape the future of truck body design and manufacturing ss the CAD Drafter for Royal Truck Body (A Shyft...
Insight Global is looking for a Sr Drafter to join a shipbuilding company in Marinette Wisconsin....
Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...
Has a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Drafting standards and applies them towards the execution of Sales Orders or ECNs....
Assist other designer drafters by reviewing their drawings for completeness and accuracy....
Leidos Defense Systems Rapid Integration and Prototyping is seeking a qualified Mechanical/Electrical Drafter....
Description We are seeking an Experienced Civil - Site Drafter / Designer to work out of our Framingham, Chicago, or Orlando office. ** This role has the potential to be remote depending on the candidate...
The CAD drafter and data administrator is responsible for developing and managing the engineering data for our site....
Construction phase work assignments may include preparing sketches and reviewing shop drawings....
[]Are you a CAD enthusiast with a knack for precision and design? Comfort Systems USA MidAtlantic, LLC is seeking a talented CAD Technician to be a key player in our dynamic team based in South...
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- Boundary Surveys
- Bluebeam
- Glazing
- CADWorx
- CAD Drafting
- Construction Drawings
- Piping Design
- Technical Drawings
- Navisworks
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Design
- Site Development
- Piping
- Electrical Design
- Construction Documentation
- Shop Drawings
- Land Development
- MicroStation
- Bluebeam Revu
- Autodesk Inventor
- Mechanical Design
- 3D Design
- Surveying
- Building Information Modeling
- Computer-Aided Design
- PTC Creo
- Engineering Design
- Bill of Materials
- Fabricating
- Revit
- 3D Modeling
- Architectural Design
- Long-Term Disability
- SolidWorks
- SketchUp
- Designing
- Drafting
- Geographic Information Systems
- Specifications
- AutoCAD
- Assembly
- Electrical
- Reimbursement
- Engineering
- Affirmative Action
- Math
- High School Diploma
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Filing
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
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