Mechanical Drafter Resume Sample

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards
Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Documenting and recording information
Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
Communicating with persons outside organization
Decision making, creative thinking and problem solving
Updating and using relevant knowledge
Drafting, laying out, and specifying technical devices, parts, and equipment
Identifying objects, actions, and events
Interpreting the meaning of information for others
Processing information
Interacting with computers
Estimating the quantifiable characteristics of products, events, or information
Use spreadsheet software
Use knowledge of metric system
Collect scientific or technical data
Read blueprints
Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
Draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
Work as a team member
Confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
Examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
Use government regulations
Understand engineering data or reports
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
Read technical drawings
Communicate technical information
Read schematics
Follow manufacturing methods or techniques
Use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks