Mechanical Drafters

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 35,720 - 88,280

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Mechanical Drafter responsible for preparing detailed working diagrams and analyzing specifications related to machinery and mechanical devices. This role involves designing blueprints and coordinating with team members to resolve design issues. Ideal candidates should possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, with proficiency in various CAD software tools. The compensation ranges from $35,720 to $88,280 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

Understanding the implications of new information for problem-solving.
Giving full attention and understanding others' points being made.
Understanding written sentences in work-related documents.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
Talking to convey information effectively.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze specifications to assess factors affecting designs.
Check dimensions of materials and assign numbers.
Design blueprints for specialty items.
Lay out and draw schematic views of components and systems.
Coordinate with other workers to resolve design problems.

Skills

Active Learning

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Mathematics

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

SAP

Microsoft Project

Autodesk AutoCAD

XML

CATIA

SOLIDWORKS

Bentley Microstation

PTC Creo Parametric

Autodesk Revit

Trimble SketchUp Pro

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CADD software

Document management system software

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Mechanical Drafter

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.

Qualities

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Tools