Electrical Drafter
- Ideal for those passionate about designing the backbone of modern technology.
- Play a crucial role in the creation and maintenance of essential electrical systems.
- Combine creativity and precision to bring complex electrical designs to life.
💰 Earn $58K-$93K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.Scoop
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
- Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
- Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
- Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
- Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Learning
- Science
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Accomplishing things
- Personal relationships
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