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I & E Drafter - Entry Level
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What they do
A Mechanical or Electrical Drafter prepares detailed drawings needed to manufacture or repair machinery and equipment, with dimensions and other specific engineering data. Uses computer aided design software. May create diagrams for products that include mechanical and electronic components, such as cars or computers, or prepare the diagrams used to install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings or in electrical distribution systems.
$74,949 / year median in Louisiana
-6% projected decline
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Capable of performing work as assigned and mentored by a Designer, Lead Project Designer or Drafting Manager. CAD Drafters draft hand sketches from engineers utilizing AutoCAD computer software.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Perform drafting duties utilizing basic drafting skills and techniques in compliance with company drafting standards. Learn and apply the company drafting and engineering practices. Basic Computer Aided Drafting on assigned projects utilizing AutoCAD. Capably of generating/revising different types of "scaled" and "non-scaled" drawings. Printing, plotting & filling of drawings. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel & Microsoft Office Outlook in a Microsoft Windows environment. Occasionally travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments to gather field data. Complete high paced assignments through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and executions of assigned work. Communicate effectively with a wide diversity of personnel with varying technical backgrounds including engineers, designers, vendors, and management. Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work. Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s) Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Detail Oriented
- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Organized
- Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Communication, Oral
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Goal Oriented
- Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. Technical Aptitude
- Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Conceptual Thinking
- Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED), Vocational/Technical "Drafting and Design" 2 year Associates Degree or equal:Required Experience :
0- 3 year related experience