Working Drawing Inspector (Drafter: Buildings and Civil Engineering Facilities)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
In the drafting of architectural and civil engineering facilities, this occupation inspects errors or deficiencies in created drawings to support accurate drawing production.
Description
The Working Drawing Inspector is a specialist who inspects and corrects errors in dimensions, symbols, annotations, line types, etc., in drafted drawings (working drawings) created based on design drawings of buildings or civil engineering structures. They verify the consistency of CAD data or hand-drawn drawings and check compliance with JIS drafting standards and design requirements. Based on inspection results, they collaborate with drafters to issue correction instructions and support the creation of accurate final drawings. Duties range from checking with tracing paper to quality control of digitized data.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of DX in architecture and civil engineering fields and the普及 of BIM/CIM, the scope of work is expanding from traditional 2D drafting inspection to 3D model quality verification. While CAD automatic inspection tools are being introduced, the demand for inspection technicians with advanced drawing understanding is stable and increasing.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Fixed Hours / Office Work / Overtime Available / Project-Based / Team-Based
Career Path
Working Drawing Inspector → Drafting Technician → CAD Operator → Drafting Section Leader → Quality Control Staff → Drafting Manager
Required Skills
Basic Drafting Knowledge / CAD Operation / Drawing Inspection / JIS Drafting Standards Knowledge
Recommended Skills
3D CAD (Operation) / BIM / Digital Caliper Operation / English Drawing Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous attention to detail to not miss any errors in drawings. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily focused on inspecting existing drawings, with no need for novel idea generation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work indoors, with almost no heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Certification (Grade 2 or higher)
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