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Updated: 05/19/2013
Design Drafter: Drafts and prepares detail drawings of unusual, complex, or original design, working with design originators. Creates designs from verbal or written instructions. Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise.
Ensures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation,... [+] More
Design Drafter: Drafts and prepares detail drawings of unusual, complex, or original design, working with design originators. Creates designs from verbal or written instructions. Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise.
Ensures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawings produced. Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent. Although working primarily as drafter/designer, may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete details. May provide advice and guidance to or supervise lower level drafters. May serve as a coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects. (Source: eDOT Job Description) [-] Less
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