Drafting/Designers
Job titles for drafters/designers include: Designer, Drafter,
Topographer, CAD - Designer, Technician...
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These are people who are working as drafters, designers, or
drafter/designers. They may come from technologist backgrounds or
be trained as engineers abroad. Most complete a certificate
or diploma program at a post secondary institution like BCIT, SAIT
or NAIT. Often they specialize in one area like Mechanical
Design, Structural Design, or Electrical Design. There are
some generalists who do design and drafting for multiple
disciplines.
Aerospace
Aeronautical drafters prepare engineering drawings detailing
plans and specifications used in the manufacture of aircraft,
missiles, and related parts.
Architectural
Architectural drafters prepare drawings of buildings and other
structures. They may work on just one type of structure, such as
residential or commercial. They may also work with just one type of
material, such as concrete or steel.
Automotive
Designs and drafts working layouts and master drawings of
automotive vehicle components, assemblies, and systems from
specifications, sketches, models, prototype or verbal instructions.
Applying knowledge of automotive vehicle design, engineering
principles, manufacturing processes and limitations, and
conventional and computer drafting techniques and procedures, using
drafting instruments and computerized work aids.
Drafting technicians perform some or all of the following
duties: Develop and prepare engineering drawings, plans, diagrams
or layouts from sketches. Operate computer-assisted drafting
equipment or a conventional drafting station.
Cartography
Cartography is the art and science of making maps. Topographic
mapping is the production of maps and management information
systems for: Landowners, Foresters, Researchers, Developers,
Authorities or other Organizations.
Civil/Municipal
Design, drafting, and detailing for a wide range of municipal
improvements including streets, sewers, storm water systems, street
lighting systems, traffic systems, buildings and other divisions
using computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) techniques.
Prepares topographical and site maps and cross-sections from survey
notes, aerial surveys, and other sources.
Electrical
Electrical drafters prepare drawings used for electrical
equipment and wiring. Heat tracing drawings are a subset of
electrical drafting.
Electromechanical
Electromechanical drafters complete drafting assignments in
mechanical, machine, structural, piping, sheet metal,
architectural, electrical, electronic, and printed circuit board
layout. They become familiar with computer graphic systems and the
mechanical and electrical components of a project.
Electronics
Electronics drafters draw wiring diagrams, circuit board
assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used in the
manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic devices and
components.
Instrumentation
Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams,
schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation,
and repair of electronic equipment.
Interior Design
Interior designers plan and design spaces and furnish
interiors.
Interior designers design and furnish the interior of private
homes, public buildings, and commercial buildings such as offices
or hotels. They may design the inside of boats, planes, or other
enclosed spaces.
Mechanical
Mechanical Drafters design and prepare drawings of machinery and
components. Their diagrams show the structure of the design from
all sides and specify the technical details of the product: exact
dimensions, specific materials to be used, and procedures to be
followed.
Piping
Piping designers and drafters do drawings for process piping for
plant sites, refinery projects, chemical processing facilities,
etc. Drafting technologists and technicians prepare engineering
designs, drawings and related technical information, in
multidisciplinary engineering teams or in support of engineers,
architects or industrial designers, or they may work independently.
They are employed by consulting and construction companies,
utility, resource and manufacturing companies, all levels of
government and by a wide range of other establishments.
Structural
Structural drafters support the work of civil engineers and
architects by preparing and producing technical drawings used to
build every type of civil engineering or architectural structure.
Applying industry standards and regulations, they perform
calculations and research prior to creating designs. Their drawings
technically explain the details of structures, specify materials to
be used and procedures to be taken. Structural drafters will
usually write a technical report to accompany the drawings,
including cost estimates.
Topography
Focuses on the development of techniques for topographic data
computation, topographic map preparation and interpretation.
Includes preparation of maps from survey field data,
satellite and aerial photography, and techniques for the use of
color in topographic presentation.
Drafting/Design is used in a variety of industries including:
Aerospace & Auto, Architecture, Civil Infrastructure,
Electronics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and Transportation.
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