Where do computer-aided drafters work?
[top] Drafters work in construction, petroleum, transportation, automobile, manufacturing, machinery, aircraft, and shipbuilding industries. They work for government agencies, contractors, utilities, consulting engineers, architects, and in electronics and missile programs. In making almost every product, toolmakers, diemakers, and machinists need detailed working drawings. To supply these plans, drafters work in industries that make everything from toys to spacecraft. Drafters usually work in pleasant, heated and air conditioned areas. In some companies, there may be a number of drafters working in a large office. In others, there may be only one drafter who works alone. Drafters usually work forty hours per week during normal daytime hours, and are usually paid for all overtime. Most companies have insurance and pension plans as well as vacation and sick leave for their employees. Advancement for Drafters is based on their productive ability. They may be promoted to Senior Drafter or
