How do they match: Electrical and Electronics Drafters

  • Operations Manager
  • Computer-Aided Design Operator
  • Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Operator
  • Electrical Computer-Aided Design Operator
  • Mapping Systems Operator
  • Programmable Logic Controller Programmer

  • Compare logic element configuration on display screen with engineering schematics and calculate figures to convert, redesign, or modify element.
  • Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
  • Determine the order of work and the method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
  • Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
  • Reproduce working drawings on copy machines or trace drawings in ink.
  • Review work orders or procedural manuals and confer with vendors or design staff to resolve problems or modify design.
  • Study work order requests to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by installation.
  • Supervise and coordinate work activities of workers engaged in drafting, designing layouts, assembling, or testing printed circuit boards.
  • Train students to use drafting machines and to prepare schematic diagrams, block diagrams, control drawings, logic diagrams, integrated circuit drawings, or interconnection diagrams.

  • Operate computer systems.
  • Operate digital imaging equipment.
  • Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.
  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.