Drafter (Excluding Buildings and Civil Engineering Facilities)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that creates technical drawings of industrial products, machine parts, electrical and electronic equipment using hand drawing or CAD.
Description
Drafters are specialists who create detailed drawings using hand drawing or CAD (Computer-Aided Design) based on product design information for industrial machine parts, electrical and electronic equipment, etc. In addition to 2D drawing creation, they are required to collaborate with designers and manufacturing engineers in generating 3D models, creating parts lists (BOM), revising and managing drawings, and coordinating with the manufacturing site. Proficiency in drafting standards such as JIS standards, dimensional tolerances, and surface finish symbols is essential, and accuracy and attention to detail are crucial. In recent years, automation tools and programming for efficient drawing creation are advancing, and acquiring digital skills contributes to career development.
Future Outlook
With the digitalization of manufacturing, there is a shift from 2D drafting to 3D modeling and the use of automation tools. In the future, demand is expected to increase for drafters with programming skills and data utilization abilities.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Full-time Employee / Office/Factory Work / Remote
Career Path
Drafting Operator → Senior Drafter → Design Assistant → Mechanical Design Engineer → CAD Team Leader
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Dimensional Tolerances / Drawing Check / JIS Drafting Standards Knowledge
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / Basic CAE Knowledge / Reading English Technical Documents / Script Automation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small errors in dimensions or symbols can greatly affect product manufacturing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily based on designers' instructions, so there is little need for original idea generation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical load is low. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- National Skills Test: Mechanical Drafting Operations
Aliases
- CAD Operator
- Drafting Technician
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