How do they match: Electrical and Electronics Drafters

  • Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
  • 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.
  • Explain drawings to production or construction teams and provide adjustments, as necessary.
  • Generate computer tapes of final layout design to produce layered photo masks or photo plotting design onto film.
  • 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.

  • Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.