Mechanical draughter, Kaihoahoa pūhanga
Also known as
- Mechanical draughtsperson, mechanical drafter, CAD technician, CAD technical officer, mechanical draftsman, mechanical engineering draughtsperson, manufacturing draughtsperson
Mechanical draughters create technical drawings and production plans for the manufacture of specialised mechanical tools, machinery and equipment.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$68K to $108K
Most common
$135K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
2 years
Mechanical draughters
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and workshops
- need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- create drawings of tools, machinery and equipment
- create designs of tools, machinery and equipment
- check details of drawings and designs
- check calculations for accuracy
- discuss projects with clients
- work with staff to plan projects
- supervise staff working on projects
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in mechanical and industrial engineering
You may need
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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