Drafting Jobs in California

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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Drafter

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

shop drawings coordinate drawing efforts with more than one associate to produce a complete and accurate set of drawings and/or production package Ideal Applicant Proficiency in Autocad, Revit, Inventor...

Drafter

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago

shop drawings coordinate drawing efforts with more than one associate to produce a complete and accurate set of drawings and/or production package Ideal Applicant Proficiency in Autocad, Revit, Inventor...

CAD Operator

  • Ontario, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 2 days ago

This position requires a unique blend of traditional CAD drafting skills with a strong understanding of geospatial data integration....

Construction CAD Specialist

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago

, CAD Technology, Engineering Design, Architecture, or a related field 4+ years of CAD drafting experience in industrial, architectural, mechanical, or electrical environments Proficiency in AutoCAD...

GIS/CAD Technician

  • Lathrop, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lathrop, CA
  • 3 days ago

GIS/CAD Technician Now Hiring: GIS/CAD Technician for a Citywide Makeover Project San Joaquin County, CA | Contract-to-Hire | $44-$53/hr | Long-Term, Hands-On Role A growing city is rebuilding its...

Cabinet Vision Drafter - Cabinet Manufacturing - CALIFORNIA

  • East Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • East Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities Utilize Cabinet Vision software to produce high-quality presentation drawings, shop drawings, cut lists, and installation drawings....

Architectural Project Captain/Senior Drafter

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

A Los Angeles area-based architectural design firm specializing in Commercial with some interesting Residential projects is looking for a talented and dedicated individual to join our team in the...

AutoCAD Drafter

  • Port Hueneme, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Hueneme, CA
  • 5 days ago

The AutoCAD Drafter will be drafting professional drawings for our clients and manufacturing team....

CAD Operator

  • Perris, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Perris, CA
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, degree in drafting preferred. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office....

Looking for Full/Part Time AutoCAD Drafter

  • Encino, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Encino, CA
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for experienced and organized Architectural Draftsperson to work with our design team on creating and drafting plans that include floor plans, site plans, architectural details and other...

Architectural Drafter

  • Torrance, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 6 days ago

Firm Profile: Satoh Brothers International provides commercial design and construction services Nationwide. With its roots in catering to the US operations of Japanese corporations, Satoh Brothers...

Cad Drafter

  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 days ago

As a CAD Drafter, you will be responsible for efficiently and accurately creating fully dimensioned shop drawings and assembly instructions for frames and other custom fabricated structures based on...

CAD Technician

  • Irvine, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 8 days ago

Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned...

On-Call 3D Designer Vectorworks Drafter

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

On-Call 3D Designer - Vectorworks Drafter Exploratorium - 4.4 San Francisco, CA Job Details Part-time $39.53 - $41.83 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications AutoCAD 2D animation CAD Architecture Mid-level...

Summer Engineering Student Assistant- Equipment Design Drafting

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago

(CAD) models and drawings of components used in the assembly of the Caltrans equipment fleet....

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Draftings in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
Master's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.0%
High School or GED
7.6%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.3%