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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Mechanical Drafters spend a lot of their time Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Visualization, Oral Comprehension, and Oral Expression. Mechanical Drafters are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Design, Engineering and Technology, and Mathematics and are skilled at Mathematics and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Thinking Creatively
Interacting With Computers
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Processing Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Scheduling Work and Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Training and Teaching Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Assisting and Caring for Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Staffing Organizational Units
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Near Vision
Visualization
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Information Ordering
Mathematical Reasoning
Flexibility of Closure
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Number Facility
Fluency of Ideas
Far Vision
Originality
Written Expression
Selective Attention
Perceptual Speed
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Visual Color Discrimination
Speed of Closure
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Memorization
Auditory Attention
Time Sharing
Depth Perception
Hearing Sensitivity
Manual Dexterity
Spatial Orientation
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Design
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Physics
Production and Processing
Clerical
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Building and Construction
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Public Safety and Security
Chemistry
Communications and Media
Foreign Language
Economics and Accounting
Psychology
Transportation
Telecommunications
Law and Government
Wages
Alaska
$69,860
Washington
$65,510
Connecticut
$56,920
Massachusetts
$55,780
Delaware
$55,620
New Jersey
$55,070
Vermont
$53,850
California
$53,580
Maine
$53,570
Nevada
$53,460
Colorado
$51,930
Maryland
$51,100
Rhode Island
$50,980
Hawaii
$50,900
New Hampshire
$50,700
Texas
$50,410
New Mexico
$50,130
Michigan
$50,110
Arizona
$50,100
Minnesota
$48,960
Oregon
$48,040
Alabama
$47,970
South Carolina
$47,760
New York
$47,720
North Carolina
$47,650
Tennessee
$47,360
Florida
$47,170
Illinois
$47,120
Wisconsin
$46,670
Missouri
$46,610
Idaho
$46,460
Ohio
$46,420
Pennsylvania
$46,350
Georgia
$45,620
Oklahoma
$45,390
Louisiana
$45,290
Arkansas
$45,130
Indiana
$44,890
Utah
$43,680
Kansas
$43,570
Virginia
$43,200
Mississippi
$42,990
Iowa
$41,440
Kentucky
$40,130
Nebraska
$38,940
Montana
$38,840
North Dakota
$36,520
Wyoming
$36,230
West Virginia
$36,140
South Dakota
$35,240
Puerto Rico
$28,150
Skills
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Operations Analysis
Instructing
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Systems Evaluation
Quality Control Analysis
Systems Analysis
Learning Strategies
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Technology Design
Programming
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Operation Monitoring
Negotiation
Troubleshooting
Science
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Operation and Control
Equipment Selection
Work Values
Support
Working Conditions
Achievement
Relationships
Independence
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Cooperation
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Innovation
Persistence
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Independence
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Sitting
Telephone
Work With Work Group or Team
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Freedom to Make Decisions
Contact With Others
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Time Pressure
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Coordinate or Lead Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With External Customers
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Level of Competition
Degree of Automation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Standing
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
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.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
- Importance Supplemental-
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
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.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
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.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
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.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
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.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master