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CAD Drafter
A CAD Drafter translates engineers' and architects' design concepts into precise technical drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks, producing blueprints used in construction, manufacturing, or product development. Strong blueprint reading and technical drawing skills let them catch errors and ensure drawings meet industry specifications and building codes. This role is typically filled by someone with vocational or associate-level drafting training who enjoys precise, detail-oriented technical work.
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Open CAD Drafter roles (1)
Custom Product Drafter I
Andersen Corporation
$27 – $40 / hour
This role creates and modifies CAD drawings of windows and doors for manufacturing partners and customers, requiring expert-level technical skills and customer-facing communication. It suits someone with drafting experience who enjoys solving technical problems and working across teams to deliver accurate product solutions.
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