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Blueprint Reading

Manufacturing and Industrial

Blueprint reading is the skill of interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and plans that specify the dimensions, materials, and construction details of a building, machine part, or product. It is an essential competency for tradespeople such as machinists, electricians, welders, and construction workers, who must translate 2D drawings and symbols into precise physical work. Blueprint reading courses typically cover scale, tolerances, orthographic projection, and standard drafting symbols.

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Blueprint Reading in the job market

Last checked September 13, 2026

Open roles
93

on Career App right now

Employers
27

hiring for it

Median pay
$70,000

from 58 roles

Disclose pay
62%

of these roles

Open roles requiring Blueprint Reading (93)

Assembly Lead

Crusoe

Full-time · Brighton, CO · $30 – $35 / hour

Crusoe Energy seeks an Assembly Lead to manage a production team building and assembling manufactured components for AI infrastructure equipment. This hands-on role combines team leadership with active assembly work, including material handling, quality verification, and coordination across departments to maintain production schedules.

Listed on Crusoe’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Desert Tech

CNC Machinist - Day Shift

Desert Tech

Full-time · West Valley, Utah

A precision manufacturing role operating and maintaining CNC machines to produce aerospace, automotive, and firearms components. This position suits experienced machinists who excel at reading technical drawings, performing quality inspections, and solving production problems independently.

Listed on Desert Tech’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Crane Co.

2nd Shift CNC Machinist

Crane Co.

Full-time · Piqua, OH · $24 – $28 / hour

This role operates CNC and conventional machine tools to produce precision metallic and nonmetallic parts in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. It suits someone with foundational machining experience or technical training who can read blueprints, set up fixtures, and verify quality work.

Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Clear Channel Outdoor

Electrician

Clear Channel Outdoor

Full-time · Miami, FL

This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems on billboards and outdoor signage, including LED digital displays, while adhering to electrical codes and safety standards. It suits experienced electricians with a journeyman license who are comfortable working at heights and can troubleshoot complex electrical systems in outdoor environments.

Listed on Clear Channel Outdoor’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Brookshire Grocery Company

Refrigeration Coordinator

Brookshire Grocery Company

Tyler, TX

This role coordinates refrigeration, HVAC, and electrical systems projects across a chain of grocery stores, involving equipment audits, contractor oversight, and technical commissioning work. It suits someone with hands-on refrigeration experience who can manage projects, read blueprints, and communicate with vendors and management.

Listed on Brookshire Grocery Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Beckman Coulter

Hydraulic Technician I (First shift)

Beckman Coulter

Full-time · New Port Richey, FL

This role involves assembling and testing hydraulic valves and assemblies for aerospace applications, interpreting technical drawings and specifications to ensure quality output. It suits someone with hands-on mechanical experience who is comfortable reading blueprints, using precision tools, and working with industrial fluids in a manufacturing environment.

Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Cambria

CNC Operator 1st Shift ($1000 Sign on Bonus)

Cambria

Full-time · Greenfield, IN · $21 – $23 / hour

This role involves operating and maintaining CNC machines to cut and shape quartz stone to precise specifications, reading blueprints, performing quality inspections, and ensuring a safe, organized work environment. It suits someone detail-oriented with basic machining knowledge who can work independently and thrive in a fast-paced production setting.

Listed on Cambria’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Welder - 1st Shift

Ariens

Full-time · Wi - Brillion · $24 / hour

A manufacturing welder needed for first-shift production at an outdoor equipment maker in Wisconsin, performing manual and robotic welding across various positions and material types. This role suits welders with professional experience who want stable employment with comprehensive benefits and a company culture emphasizing employee development and community.

Listed on Ariens’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Maintenance Technician I- 2nd Shift

Andersen Corporation

Full-time · Garland, TX · $24 – $35 / hour

This entry-level maintenance technician role focuses on learning multi-skilled trades through on-the-job training and formal education, working a second shift in a manufacturing environment. The position suits candidates with foundational electrical and mechanical knowledge who are committed to developing a career in industrial maintenance.

Listed on Andersen Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

AeroVironment

Test Technician III

AeroVironment

Full-time · Petaluma, CA · $23 – $35 / hour

This role assembles and tests unmanned aerial systems in a manufacturing setting, following engineering specifications and quality standards. It suits someone with hands-on production experience who enjoys precise mechanical work and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Listed on AeroVironment’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Asked for alongside Blueprint Reading

Measured from the 93 open roles that name Blueprint Reading — not from a curated list.

What employers state they pay

Median

$70,000

Middle half

$58,000 – $80,000

From 58 of 93 open roles — the 62% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.

Who employers are hiring

  • Entry23%
  • Mid48%
  • Senior28%
  • Lead / Staff / Principal3%

From 40 roles whose posting states a level.

Where Blueprint Reading roles are

Among the 76 of 93 open roles we could place on a map.

Employers hiring for Blueprint Reading

27 in total, most open roles first.

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