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mechanical engineering drafter

Mechanical engineering drafters convert mechanical engineers' designs and sketches into technical drawings detailing dimensions, fastening and assembling methods and other specifications used for example in manufacturing processes.

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Description

Mechanical engineering drafters convert mechanical engineers' designs and sketches into technical drawings detailing dimensions, fastening and assembling methods and other specifications used for example in manufacturing processes.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
technical drawingsdesign drawingsmanual draughting techniquesmechanical engineeringmechanicsCAD softwaremathematicsprinciples of mechanical engineering
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
physicsblueprintsCADD software3D modellingmaterial mechanics
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use technical drawing softwareliaise with engineersuse CAD softwarecreate technical planscreate solutions to problemsuse manual draughting techniques
OPTIONALOptional competences
create a product's virtual modelmaintain mechanical equipmentdefine part requirementscalculate materials to build equipmentreview draftsadvise client on technical possibilitiesdraft design specificationsuse CADD softwareadjust engineering designsread standard blueprints

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

29 total
14 essential · 15 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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