JobSOC 17-3013
Mechanical Drafters
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
7 programs- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician15.0801
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician15.0803
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician15.0805
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General15.1301
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician15.1302
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD15.1306
- 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician15.1307
02.
Draws on
- Design4.6 of 5
- Engineering and Technology4.4 of 5
- Mechanical4.2 of 5
- Mathematics3.9 of 5
- Production and Processing3.6 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.