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Careers / Mechanical Drafters |
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Job Requirements |
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Experience:
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
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Education:
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
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Training:
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
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Top 5 Skills |
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Top 5 Abilities |
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Active Learning —
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Active Listening —
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Speaking —
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Mathematics —
Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Critical Thinking —
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Near Vision —
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Mathematical Reasoning —
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
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Oral Comprehension —
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Written Expression —
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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Visualization —
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
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Knowledge |
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Design —
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Engineering and Technology —
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Mathematics —
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Mechanical —
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Computers and Electronics —
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Production and Processing —
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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English Language —
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Customer and Personal Service —
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Physics —
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
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Interesting Fact |
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The U.S. industry whose workers have the lowest unemployment rate is Government (2.8%). |
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Did you know... |
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The MyPlan.com Majors Database provides detailed profiles on more than 1,100 different majors and degree programs available in the U.S. |
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