Drafting Jobs in Michigan

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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Authentic Kitchen & Design

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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...

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Coordinator

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 11 hours ago

BIM Coordinator (Visual Design Construction) Work Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Position Classification: Full Time Exempt About This Opportunity Rockford is looking for a...

Design Drafter (Part-Time) - Iron Mountain, MI

  • Iron Mountain, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Iron Mountain, MI
  • 2 days ago

You will also support drafting tasks during peak load times....

Mechanical Drafter

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment....

Mechanical Drafter Gas Transmission Drafting

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

Duration: 12+ Months Job Summary Provide quality CAD drafting support for legacy as-built project utilizing AutoCAD 2024, working under the guidance of a Contract Mechanical Designer and/or Transmission...

Catia CAD Designer, Catia V6

  • Detroit, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 9 days ago

Catia CAD Designer, Catia V6 Catia CAD Designer, Catia V6 Experience with Catia V6 is a must have. Experience developing from blank page, concept models right through to production ready designs...

Design Drafter - Iron Mountain, MI

  • Iron Mountain, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Iron Mountain, MI
  • 9 days ago

You will also support drafting tasks during peak load times....

Survey CAD Technician

  • Canton, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Canton, MI
  • 13 days ago

Perform CAD drafting of survey plans and base maps using Civil 3D, Open Roads Designer (ORD) and related software....

Mid-Level Architectural Drafter in Bloomfield Hills,MI,US

  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 16 days ago

Detail-oriented architectural drafter experienced in residential and multifamily projects to join our team....

Drafter

  • Detroit, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 16 days 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...

Survey CAD Designer

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 18 days ago

Using data collected in the field, you will be responsible for drafting detailed plans for surveys such as topographic and boundary surveys....

SR Drafter - Structural

  • Menominee, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • Menominee, MI
  • 20 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Sr Drafter to join a shipbuilding company in Marinette Wisconsin....

CAD Technician - Iron Mountain, MI

  • Iron Mountain, MI
  • 24 days ago
  • Iron Mountain, MI
  • 24 days ago

#LI-CH1 A Day In The Life Draft electrical schematics and wiring diagrams via AutoCAD and MicroStation Draft electrical layouts, plans, and assembly details via AutoCAD and MicroStation Plot and scan...

Piping Designer & Drafter

  • Detroit, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 26 days ago

PIPING DESIGNER & DRAFTER IN DETROIT Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2025 ?...

CAD Technician

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 26 days ago

Civil/ utilities engineering experience 0-3 years of experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation technical drafting/drawing Experience working alongside engineers...

Demographic Data for Michigan

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Michigan

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

Highest Education Level

Draftings in Michigan 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%