Mechanical Drafters

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
2. 02Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
3. 03Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
4. 04Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items, such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
5. 05Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
6. 06Create bills of materials.
7. 07Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
8. 08Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
9. 09Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
10. 10Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
11. 11Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery, using computer-assisted equipment.
12. 12Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.

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