Tracer (excluding architectural and civil engineering drafting)
トレースこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that creates technical drawings used in manufacturing and printing industries by accurately hand-tracing drawings using a drafting board or drafter based on design drawings or originals.
Description
A tracer specializes in creating technical drawings used for processing and manufacturing. They set design drawings or originals on a drafter or drafting board and use rulers, compasses, and drafting pens to draw lines to scale, hand-tracing the drawings. Excluding architecture and civil engineering fields, they handle drawings for mechanical parts, electrical circuits, electronic devices, etc., where precision and accuracy are required. Tracing from hand-drawn drawings may be digitized, and they may work in collaboration with CAD operators.
Future Outlook
Transition to digital drafting (CAD) is progressing, and demand for hand-tracing is declining. However, a certain level of demand is expected to remain in fields requiring hand-drawn drawings for prototypes or special materials.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Tracer → Senior Tracer → CAD Operator → Drafting Team Leader → Design Assistant
Required Skills
Drafting Tools / Drafting Tools Operation / Drawing Interpretation / Line Thickness Adjustment
Recommended Skills
CAD Software (Basic Operation) / CAD Utilization Technician Exam / JIS Drafting Standards Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to draw fine lines and dimensions without errors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because there is little external coordination or negotiation. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Accurate reproduction is required more than creative ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work is often done according to instructions from superiors or designers. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly seated work with low physical strain. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
Aliases
- Trace Operator
- Tracing Operator
Related Jobs
- CAD Operator
- Drafter (including architectural and civil engineering drafting)
- Drawing Corrector