AutoCAD Drafter Job Description

AutoCAD Drafter Job Description

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Autocad drafter provides a wide range of computer-aided drafting services for the engineering and design group.

AutoCAD Drafter Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Experience with Telecom, aerial, underground and redline drawings is ideal as drafters will be transferring notes from Field Engineers
Generates and revises I&E prints PLC logic drawings
Minimum of Associate’s Degree in computer-aided drafting or similar curriculum, or equivalent
Equivalent of minimum 5 years experience, preferably in petrochemical or chemical area
Good communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to interact with personnel at all levels Experience with Standard 3-D AutoCAD version 2010 or higher, or AutoCAD Plant Design is a plus
Individual must be able to climb LPST stairways
Individual must maintain a current TWIC card and be able to obtain a passport
Maintain Relief valve and V.O.C
Highly organized and detail-oriented approach to all work tasks and products
Previous Autocad Drafting Experience

AutoCAD Drafter Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Education for AutoCAD Drafter

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the autocad drafter job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Drafting, Engineering, Design, Technology, Technical, Associates, Education, Computer, Management, Engineering Technology

Skills for AutoCAD Drafter

Desired skills for autocad drafter include:

Applicable local
Commercial availability and cost of materials
Federal/national statutes and guidelines
State/province
Electronic document management systems
Standards and techniques
2D Computer Aided Design systems and procedures
Engineering principles
Excel
Traditional drafting methods

Desired experience for autocad drafter includes:

Experience in electrical drafting preferred
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical preferred
Experience with Autodesk Inventor preferred
Ability to program LISP routines is a plus
MRP system experience preferred
3 or more years full time paid professional experience in drafting that included the use of at least one AutoCAD design software Application

AutoCAD Drafter Examples

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AutoCAD Drafter Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an autocad drafter. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for autocad drafter
  • Prepare maintenance, replacement, and new business permit sketches, and electronic files (GIS) from a computer mapping database, following WG departmental and corresponding jurisdictional agency standards/requirements
  • Research and provide copies of pipeline records upon request
  • Provide pipeline records that are displaying Washington Gas facilities located within VDOT right of way for processing CE-7/Utility Packages meeting the established VDOT and Fairfax County street acceptance guidelines
  • Perform research to determine proper traffic control plan and attaches same to permit application
  • Attach/Input permit drawings and other jurisdictionally required information (i.e., GIS information) within WIMIS Web portal and other systems as necessary
  • Actively monitor workload in WIMIS by running appropriate queries and notifies supervisor of outstanding issues which may impede successful completion of assigned duties
  • Proactively follow up with the permit creator when additional information is required to complete the permit sketch successfully
  • Update WIMIS and other systems and documents with the appropriate status of work regarding authorization status
  • Utilize current ADC Map Book to verify correct jurisdictional agency
  • Assists with providing quantities used to determine permit cost
Qualifications for autocad drafter
  • 3 years experience preferred, but open to entry-level candidates with educational requirements
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Architectural Design, Drafting, or related field
  • Ability to to push, pull or lift seventy five pounds
  • Must be able to view personal computer monitors for long periods of time and work in various environments
  • CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system) experience (SAP, Maximo )
  • Must have a high mathematic and logical aptitude, especially with fractions and decimals as a unit of measure (millimeters and inches)
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AutoCAD Drafter Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of autocad drafter. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for autocad drafter
  • Senior level drafting position performs difficult and complex work assignments involving independent judgment to determine a course of action consistent with established functional and organization's policies and goals
  • Able to utilize advanced PC, 2D CAD, and 3D tools (if applicable), and other applicable hardware and software to perform duties
  • Commitment to customer service and ability to guide department personnel in partnership with and during manager's absence is essential
  • Able to lead and/or train project teams
  • Typically will regularly interface with departmental staff and middle and upper management, and frequently with outside customers
  • Will work on Site Layout of cell tower sites
  • Will work on structural drawings
  • Ability to do measuring for accuracy
  • Photographing work sites for records
  • Create working drawings, models, layouts, and BOM utilizing AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
Qualifications for autocad drafter
  • Perform system walk downs and take measurements to develop accurate drawings
  • Develop parts lists and order parts and materials for projects
  • Develop and update plant drawings including arrangement, P&ID, piping and equipment
  • High school graduate plus two years of technical school training
  • Five years applicable experience in the design and implementation of projects
  • Design / Drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
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AutoCAD Drafter Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an autocad drafter. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for autocad drafter
  • Create routings, BOM, RFQs, and quotations using a MRP/ERP system
  • Ensure all drawings are documented accurately
  • Create and export layouts for CNC machine to process
  • Build prototypes based on engineering designs and customers criteria
  • Occasional overnight stay to visit customer facility to measure machine for upfit for bellows with Engineer
  • Maintain Relief valve database
  • The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to multitask, as you will be responsible for multiple accounts
  • Must be fluent in AutoCAD (currently using 2018)
  • Responsibilities will include managing multiple projects to meet client driven deadlines
  • Teleconferencing rooms
Qualifications for autocad drafter
  • AutoCad, 3D, Revit and BIM is a plus
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field
  • Proficient in use of AutoCAD or Solid Works
  • Three or more years full time paid professional experience in drafting that included the use of at least one AutoCAD design software Application
  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years in drafting
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AutoCAD Drafter Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of autocad drafter. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for autocad drafter
  • Prepare plan and profile drawings in CAD which include duct design, occupancy, route alignment, manhole and structure details
  • Review and validate designs in accordance with CSA standards, municipal and client standards
  • Perform duties such as creating and plotting drawing sets, updating as-built records and document control
  • QA/QC of own work to ensure that drawings are checked, approved and filed in accordance with company quality system
  • Perform/assist quantity takeoffs based on drawing information
  • Read and sort blueprints and specifications
  • Complete submittals
  • Knowledge of construction details and LEED information
  • AutoCAD Drafting for MTO and municipal infrastructure projects, focus on transportation
  • Assuring that drafting/ design related issued are promptly relayed to the Project Manager for action
Qualifications for autocad drafter
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat creation and editing
  • Must possess the ability to read and interpret detailed regulations, procedures, instructions, drawings and specifications
  • Associates Degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • Drafting experience required
  • Two-year degree from a technical school
  • Must be able to read shop drawings
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AutoCAD Drafter Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of autocad drafter. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for autocad drafter
  • Will perform drawings for custom enclosures with HMI and PLCs and controllers
  • Create accurate Bill of Materials for each drawing
  • Create and maintain up to date parts list
  • Assist in build reviews
  • Assist with Plat Plans for new construction
  • You will also perform some civil surveying in the field
  • Will be using CAD images to create plans to build and manufacture
  • Will use multiple angles and views to depict the association of components and systems
  • Work with engineering team to identify necessary electrical, power and control components
  • Create accurate bill of materials for each drawing to be used by purchasing
Qualifications for autocad drafter
  • Drafting certification or Mechanical Engineering Associates Degree preferred
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in municipal and/or industrial civil design or Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering with 1 to 5+ years of work experience
  • Knowledge and understanding or desire to learn AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D software specific to gravity and pressure pipeline design, and general knowledge of earthwork and grading
  • An Associate’s degree or Technical Drafting Certification plus 1 year experience
  • Minimum of one year experience using a version of AutoCAD which is 2015 or newer
  • Minimum of one year experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D with project experience in grading, networks, and section profiles

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