Details Report for:
17-3013.00 - Mechanical Drafters
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Sample of reported job titles: CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer), CAD Operator (Computer Aided Design Operator), Design Drafter, Drafter, Drafting Technician, Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Drafter, Product Designer, Project Designer
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Computer aided design CAD software
— Autodesk AutoCAD
; Bentley Microstation
; Dassault Systemes CATIA; PTC Creo Parametric (see all 17 examples)
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — 1CadCam Unigraphics; Rapid prototyping software
- Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft Access
- Document management software — Document management system software
- Enterprise application integration software — Extensible markup language XML
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
— ERP software; SAP
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects; McNeel Rhino software; Non uniform rational b-splines NURBS software; Trimble SketchUp Pro
(see all 7 examples)
- Map creation software — ESRI ArcGIS software
- Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software — Bill of materials software
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Optical character reader OCR or scanning software — Scanning software; Three-dimensional scanning software
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software — Microsoft Project
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Compasses
- Computer mouse or trackballs — Three-dimensional motion controllers
- Curves — Flexible curves; French curves
- Desktop computers
- Graphics or video accelerator cards — Computer aided design CAD multi-unit display graphics cards
- Notebook computers
- Plotter printers — Cutting plotters; Plotters
- Pocket calculator — Handheld calculators
- Print servers
- Protractors
- Scales — Architects' scales; Electronic scales
- Scanners — Backlit digitizers; Sonic digitizers; Three-dimensional laser digitizers; Wide-format document scanners (see all 5 examples)
- T squares — T-squares
- Tablet computers — Graphics tablets
- Touch pads — Estimating keypads
- Triangles
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.
- Create images or other visual displays.
- Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
- Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
- Verify mathematical calculations.
- Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Discuss designs or plans with clients.
- Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
Education | Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
Related Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants. |
SVP Range | (6.0 to < 7.0) |
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
17-3011.00 | Architectural and Civil Drafters |
17-3012.00 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters |
17-3022.00 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
17-3023.00 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
17-3031.00 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
27-1021.00 | Commercial and Industrial Designers |
27-4032.00 | Film and Video Editors ![]() |
51-6092.00 | Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $27.43 hourly, $57,060 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 57,500 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 4,300 |
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Top industries (2019) | Manufacturing (53% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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