Drafting Trace Worker (Architectural and Civil Drafting)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who accurately traces and drafts from existing architectural and civil drawings, hand-drawn figures, or electronic data based on them. Follows designers' instructions to handle drawing revisions, duplication, and digitization.
Description
Drafting trace workers are a profession that precisely reproduces hand-drawn drawings or old drawings using CAD software or drafting equipment based on design drawings of buildings or civil engineering facilities. They maintain line thickness, layer settings, scale, and dimensional accuracy, and deliver drawing data that can be used by designers and construction supervisors. In recent years, in addition to 2D CAD, the creation of 3D models using BIM software and the use of AI automatic tracing tools have increased.
Future Outlook
With the spread of BIM and 3D modeling technologies, traditional 2D tracing work is shrinking, but demand for drafting technicians with CAD and BIM skills will remain stable in the future. Efficiency improvements through the introduction of AI automatic tracing tools are progressing, so acquiring the latest software is important.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Full-time / Office Work / Part-time / Permanent Employee
Career Path
Junior Drafting Trace Worker → Senior Drafting Trace Worker → Drafting Leader → Design Assistant → Architectural and Civil Design Engineer
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Drafting Knowledge / Drafting Tool Operation / Understanding of Drafting Dimensions
Recommended Skills
BIM Software / Basic Knowledge of Architectural and Civil Structures / Drafting Knowledge / Scanner Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in dimensions, line types, and layers affect design accuracy. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly faithful reproduction of existing drawings, with little generation of original ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work is mainly progressed by following designers' instructions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam (Grade 1・2)
Aliases
- CAD Operator
Related Jobs
- Architectural Design Engineer
- CAD Operator
- Civil Engineering Construction Manager
- Design Assistant
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