Jobs for Drafters
Drafters draw technical plans and blueprints that are eventually used by architects, designers and builders. Because drafting covers a wide range of industries, there are several different types of drafting; drafters usually specialize in a particular field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that most drafters fall into one of seven fields.
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Aeronautical Drafters
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These drafters work on the blueprints for airplanes and military aircraft.
Architectural Drafters
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Architectural drafters work specifically for architects in the process of designing structures, including offices and homes.
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Civil Drafters
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Civil drafters work on construction and civil engineering projects like bridges and roads.
Electrical Drafters
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These drafters draw the blueprints for electrical projects, including new wiring for buildings.
Electronics Drafters
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Electronics drafters draw diagrams for the installation of electronic equipment.
Mechanical Drafters
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Mechanical drafters draw the blueprints for the creation of new machinery and mechanical devices.
Process Piping and Pipeline Drafters
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Pipe drafters draw the blueprints for the construction of operations that use pipes, including oil and gas fields and chemical plants.
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