CAD Drafter
What does a CAD Drafter do?
A CAD Drafter transforms initial rough product designs using computer aided design (CAD) into working documents. This position also reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure compliance to established specifications.
How do you prepare?
To be a CAD Drafter, it may require an associate’s degree in a related area and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. It’s beneficial to have some training after high school to improve your chances at getting a job.
What’s the pay like?
As a CAD Drafter in Iowa you can expect to earn approximately $39,900 a year, according to Iowa Workforce Development.
For more information
about careers in this field, click here
www.bls.gov/k12/computers.htm.
What does a CAD Drafter do?
A CAD Drafter transforms initial rough product designs using computer aided design (CAD) into working documents. This position also reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure compliance to established specifications.
How do you prepare?
To be a CAD Drafter, it may require an associate’s degree in a related area and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. It’s beneficial to have some training after high school to improve your chances at getting a job.
What’s the pay like?
As a CAD Drafter in Iowa you can expect to earn approximately $39,900 a year, according to Iowa Workforce Development.
For more information
about careers in this field, click here
www.bls.gov/k12/computers.htm.
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