Drafting Jobs in Arkansas

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.

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Electrical Drafter - Revit - Data Center

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 22 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 22 hours ago

Electrical Drafter - Revit - Data Center at Olsson in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Job Description Electrical Drafter - Revit - Data Center Fayetteville, AR; Fort Worth, TX; North Kansas City...

Revit Drafter

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago

Revit Drafter Job Description We are seeking a skilled Revit Drafter to prepare detailed drawings from sketches and design information....

Drafter

  • Russellville, AR
  • 5 days ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 5 days ago

A local manufacturing company needs a Drafter / Detailer!...

Survey CAD Technician

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 13 days ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 13 days ago

As a full-time Survey CAD Technician with CEI Engineering Associates in Bentonville, AR, you'll thrive as part of a talented team who values collaboration, diversity, and innovation. If you're...

DRAFTERS and DRAFTER SUPERVISOR

  • Lowell, AR
  • 17 days ago
  • Lowell, AR
  • 17 days ago

(Team of 4-7) Able to draw and detail self-storage projects, or pre-engineered buildings using AutoCAD, MBS, TEKLA, or otherputer aided drafting technology....

`Checker Drafter

  • Lowell, AR
  • 18 days ago
  • Lowell, AR
  • 18 days ago

, or otherputer aided drafting technology....

Drafter II

  • Lowell, AR
  • 24 days ago
  • Lowell, AR
  • 24 days ago

Core Functions: + Draws and details complex self-storage projects, or pre-engineered metal buildings using AutoCAD, MBS, TEKLA, or other computer aided drafting technology. + Interprets construction...

Senior Drafter, Land Infrastructure

  • Manila, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Manila, AR
  • 30+ days ago

The purpose of the Senior Drafter role is to support the development of a major land infrastructure projects in the SAVI region in Australia....

Designer/Drafter

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 90+ days ago

Designer/Drafter Department: Engineering Job Status: Full Time Section: Drafting & Documentation Reports To: VP Product Development or SVP Engineering FLSA Status: Exempt Amount of Travel Required:...

Experienced CAD Operator

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 90+ days ago

will primarily be responsible for: designing and producing sets of plans for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential Land Development projects; and implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting...

Demographic Data for Arkansas

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Arkansas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Draftings in Arkansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
Master's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.1%
High School or GED
7.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.3%


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