Vehicle Pattern Maker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that creates drawings by hand or CAD for manufacturing vehicle parts and structures such as automobiles.
Description
Vehicle Pattern Makers create detailed drawings necessary for manufacturing parts and structures of vehicles such as automobiles and railway vehicles. Using design drawings created by engineers as a base, they produce machining drawings, assembly drawings, and parts drawings with hand drafters or CAD software, accurately recording information such as dimensions, tolerances, materials, and surface treatments. These drawings serve as instructional materials for production lines and parts manufacturers, contributing to improved production accuracy. They also revise drawings to reflect prototype measurement results, respond to design changes, and collaborate with design and manufacturing departments for adjustments. In recent years, the adoption of 3D modeling and PLM systems is advancing, requiring the acquisition of these technologies.
Future Outlook
With automation of production processes and the introduction of 3D CAD, traditional hand drafting is declining, but accurate drawing creation remains essential. In the future, acquiring new skills such as 3D modeling and data management technologies is expected to become increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Contractor / Dispatched Worker / Permanent Employee
Career Path
Assistant Drafter → Vehicle Pattern Maker (Junior) → Vehicle Pattern Maker (Senior) → CAD Engineer → Design Department Leader
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Dimension and Tolerance Setting/Measurement / Hand Drafting / JIS Standard Drafting / Technical Drawing Interpretation
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / English Technical Document Reading / PDM/PLM Systems / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately reflect fine dimensions and tolerances. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because precise dimension calculations are required daily. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Engineer Exam
- Mechanical Drafting Skills Test Level 2
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- CAD Operator
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