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Mechanical Drafters

Skills & Knowledge

 

Most Important Skills for Mechanical Drafters


 

Most Important Knowledge Areas for Mechanical Drafters



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Describe Your Skills


People who have worked in this career typically perform the following tasks. These statements can help a prospective employer understand what you can do, on a resume or during an interview.

  • Using computers.
  • Drafting, laying out, and specifying technical devices, parts, and equipment.
  • Collecting information from different sources.
  • Thinking creatively.
  • Communicating with supervisors, co-workers, or people that work under you.
  • Making decisions or solving problems.
  • Keeping up-to-date with new knowledge.
  • Monitoring information from a variety of sources to find problems.

 

Careers that Use Similar Skills


The following careers use skills, knowledge, and abilities that are similar to those used for Mechanical Drafters.

 

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View more careers in the Design and Pre-Construction pathway

 

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