11,386 Drafter jobs in United States

  • General Mechanical Contractors Inc.
    BIM Modeler/CAD Drafter
    Auburn, MA
    $125K (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • Patriot Surveying
    Survey Technician / CAD Drafter / S.I.T. Surveyor in training
    Rotan, TX
    $18.00 - $40.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    9d
  • Alaka`i Mechanical Corporation
    CAD Drafter
    Honolulu, HI
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • The Witte Co., Inc
    CAD Designer/Drafter
    Washington, NJ
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • Smith, Clark & Associates LLC
    Survey Drafter
    Spanish Fort, AL
    Easy Apply
    23d
  • Wilson Trailer Company Logo
    Wilson Trailer Company3.3 ★
    Drafter - Designer
    Yankton, SD
    $41K - $60K (Glassdoor est.)
    9d
  • Jordan Engineering, Inc.
    Survey Department Mgr & Civil 3D drafter
    Monticello, GA
    $60K - $90K (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    12d
  • Jahabow, LLC Logo
    Jahabow, LLC3.4 ★
    Drafter
    Owensville, MO
    $50K (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    8d
  • Eagle Project Services/ WPS Industries
    Mechanical Drafter/Designer
    Ruston, LA
    Easy Apply
    29d
  • Deterville Lumber & Supply
    Residential Drafter
    Denmark, WI
    $25.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • Harbin Engineering, P.C.
    AutoCAD Drafter
    Forsyth, GA
    $45K - $70K (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • Mid-Park Inc - Highway Division Logo
    Mid-Park Inc - Highway Division4 ★
    CAD Operator/Drafter
    Leitchfield, KY
    $40K - $59K (Glassdoor est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • WILLIAM BRAY CABINETMAKER, LLC
    Architectural Millwork Drafter
    York, ME
    $22.00 - $26.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • Quality Wood & Metal Designs
    CAD Design Drafter
    Mitchell, SD
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • Ficcadenti Waggoner and Castle Structural Engineers Logo
    Ficcadenti Waggoner and Castle Structural Engineers4.6 ★
    Structural Drafter
    Charlotte, NC
    $62K - $90K (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • John Boos & Co. Logo
    John Boos & Co.1 ★
    CAD Drafter
    Effingham, IL
    $36K - $54K (Glassdoor est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • Classic Alumadeck
    CAD Designer/Drafter
    Hillsboro, ND
    $18.00 - $28.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • Edmond T Jacobs Architect
    Senior Production Drafter
    Modesto, CA
    $29.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    23d
  • Bi-Con Engineering Logo
    Bi-Con Engineering3.7 ★
    CAD Designer/Drafter
    Derwent, OH
    $52K - $71K (Glassdoor est.)
    11d
  • Rapid Deployable Systems
    CAD Drafter
    Binghamton, NY
    $52K - $56K (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+

    Job Outlook for Drafter

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    Drafters employ software to create technical drawings out of plans produced by architects and engineers. It is common to specialize in one of architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting. Drafters generally need an associate’s degree from a community college or a technical school. These programs will include coursework in computer aided design (CAD) software and design fundamentals. To increase the competitiveness of their applications, prospective drafters can earn certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA).

    Frequently asked questions

    Are you ready to take the next steps in your drafter career? Glassdoor works with companies across the U.S. that are searching for candidates of all experience levels to add to their rosters. Entry-level drafter jobs make getting into the field easier than ever before by requiring no prior experience and providing paid training. Have you already spent time as a drafter? Skip ahead to searching for senior drafter positions, where your skills can be utilized to their fullest potential as a lead drafter or drafter manager.

    If you currently have a full-time job or just need the extra flexibility, part-time drafter openings are available to accommodate your lifestyle. A benefit of drafting happening primarily on software today is the availability of remote drafter jobs, where your commute is the walk to your home office each morning. You can become a head drafter with your own office with these work-from-home opportunities.

    From there it's all about preparing to meet your potential employer with a positive first impression. Be ready for anything with drafter interview questions and explanations reported by hiring managers and successful drafters alike.

    It's easy to find open positions for drafting work but that doesn't mean every posting is created equally. It's recommended that you first take a few steps to ensure what you're applying for is competitive in pay.

    1. Use reported drafter salaries to see what companies are paying locally. Expand the search radius if nothing quite fits from your first search. Remote positions may not have a location attached to them, so filter for these roles specifically if interested.
    2. Get an idea of how your drafter career experience stacks up against industry expectations and what companies are willing to pay.
    3. Take time to rework your resume and interview answers to highlight qualifications you possess that frequently appear on job postings.

    Given how much time is spent at work each day, it's important that employers properly compensate you outside of your standard salary. Companies are meeting this demand by including popular perks, such as:

    • Additional or unlimited PTO to be used at your discretion while maintaining productivity
    • Bonuses for high client satisfaction on projects
    • Extra pay for overtime or crunch during extremely busy periods
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    There are open drafter jobs in several cities near United States including Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, Tampa, FL
    General Mechanical Contractors Inc.
    BIM Modeler/CAD Drafter
    Auburn, MA