How do they match: Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
Copy drawings of printed circuit board fabrication using print machine or blueprinting procedure.
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.
Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
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.
Use computer-aided drafting equipment or conventional drafting stations, technical handbooks, tables, calculators, or traditional drafting tools, such as boards, pencils, protractors, or T-squares.

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