Boilermaking Drafting Worker

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A technical job that creates and revises drawings by hand or using CAD for metal cans, tanks, etc., used at boilermaking work sites, providing necessary information for assembly and welding processes.

Description

Boilermaking drafting workers create and revise drawings required for manufacturing metal cans, pressure vessels, tanks, etc., on-site by hand or using CAD. They collaborate with boilermakers to prepare drawings showing material dimensions, welding symbols, and processing procedures. They adjust drawings according to site conditions to ensure the finished product matches the design.

Future Outlook

Even with the spread of 3D-CAD technology and automation in manufacturing, technicians with the ability to create drawings tailored to on-site conditions are expected to have steady demand.

Personality Traits

Cooperative / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility

Work Style

Factory Work / On-site Work / Shift Work / Team Work

Career Path

Boilermaking Site Worker → CAD Operator → Drafting Supervisor → Boilermaking Design Engineer → CAD Manager

Required Skills

Boilermaking Drafting / Drawing Interpretation / Metal Processing / Welding Symbols

Recommended Skills

3D CAD / AutoCAD / English Drawing Interpretation / JIS Standards Knowledge / Mechanical Drafting

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because errors in drawings or symbols directly affect product quality.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Most work follows existing drawing standards, and novel ideas are not particularly required.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Mainly desk work with little heavy labor.

Related Qualifications

  • CAD Utilization Technician Exam
  • Mechanical Drafting Skills Test

Related Jobs

  • Boilermaker
  • CAD Operator
  • Drafter
  • Mechanical Drafter
  • Welder

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