Drafting Jobs in Forest Lake, MN

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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Civil Design/Drafter

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Skills and Requirements 1 year proficient with 2D plan views and CAD Drafting/Design....

CAD Designer/Drafter - Microtek

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 5 days ago

Draft detailed multi-view drawings of components. Update Drafting and Engineering Standards....

Intern Drafter-Summer

  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 8 days ago

Paid Summer Internship*** Position Overview The intern drafter is responsible for organizing, updating, and creating 3D models and for converting modeled information into engineering drawings (blueprints...

Process Piping Drafter

  • Roseville, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Roseville, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 9 days ago

Process Piping Drafter Responsibilities: Provide drafting and design services by preparing, coordinating, maintaining engineering, fabrication, and construction drawings for mechanical piping systems...

Process Piping Drafter

  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 11 days ago

Process Piping Drafter Responsibilities: Provide drafting and design services by preparing, coordinating, maintaining engineering, fabrication, and construction drawings for mechanical piping systems...

Process Piping Drafter

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 11 days ago

Process Piping Drafter Responsibilities: Provide drafting and design services by preparing, coordinating, maintaining engineering, fabrication, and construction drawings for mechanical piping systems...

Process Piping Drafter

  • Blaine, MN (13 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Blaine, MN (13 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 11 days ago

Process Piping Drafter Responsibilities: Provide drafting and design services by preparing, coordinating, maintaining engineering, fabrication, and construction drawings for mechanical piping systems...

Architectural Drafter

  • Maplewood, MN (17 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Maplewood, MN (17 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Proven experience in drafting for residential remodeling projects....

Residential Architectural CAD Drafter

  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Proven experience in drafting for residential remodeling projects....

Architectural Drafter

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Proven experience in drafting for residential remodeling projects....

Process Piping Drafter

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 18 days ago

Be a key contributor to innovative piping design solutions!...

Designer and Drafter (JP24-18453774)

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 21 days ago

Position Overview Our Commercial Interior Design client is searching for a Designer and Drafter to join their team for up to 4 months, onsite in Minneapolis....

Drafter-Residential Construction

  • Lake Elmo, MN (19 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Lake Elmo, MN (19 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 22 days ago

Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Proven experience in drafting for residential remodeling projects....

Mechanical Drafter

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 27 days ago

Provide drafting support for machinery and equipment updates to help optimize plant operations. Coordinate with cross-functional teams on special drafting or design needs as they arise....

Drafter-Residential Construction

  • Stillwater, MN (15 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 28 days ago
  • Stillwater, MN (15 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 28 days ago

Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Proven experience in drafting for residential remodeling projects....

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Forest Lake, MN

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Forest Lake, MN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
Master's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.1%
High School or GED
7.7%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.3%


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