11,386 Drafter jobs in United States
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- Survey Technician / CAD Drafter / S.I.T. Surveyor in trainingPatriot SurveyingRotan, TX$18.00 - $40.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply9d
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- Survey Department Mgr & Civil 3D drafterJordan Engineering, Inc.Monticello, GA$60K - $90K (Employer est.)Easy Apply12d
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- CAD Operator/Drafter
Mid-Park Inc - Highway Division4 ★Leitchfield, KY$40K - $59K (Glassdoor est.)Easy Apply30d+ - Architectural Millwork DrafterWILLIAM BRAY CABINETMAKER, LLCYork, ME$22.00 - $26.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+
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- Structural Drafter
Ficcadenti Waggoner and Castle Structural Engineers4.6 ★Charlotte, NC$62K - $90K (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+ - 30d+
- CAD Designer/DrafterClassic AlumadeckHillsboro, ND$18.00 - $28.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+
- Senior Production DrafterEdmond T Jacobs ArchitectModesto, CA$29.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply23d
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Job Outlook for Drafter
Powered by Glassdoor Economic ResearchDrafters 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.
- 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.
- Get an idea of how your drafter career experience stacks up against industry expectations and what companies are willing to pay.
- 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