CAD Designer / Draughtspersons
A CAD Designer or Draughtsperson uses computer software to convert engineering or architectural designs into technical drawings and plans.
About this Career
Average Salary
£36,234New workers start at around £23,886. Normal pay is £36,234 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £57,962
Annual Openings
85Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Installs, maintains and repairs 3D printers and assists in the development of CAM plans and the operation of 3D printers.
- Arranges for completed drawings to be reproduced for use as working drawings.
- Prepares detailed drawings, plans, charts or maps that include natural features, desired surface finish, elevations, electrical circuitry and other details as required.
- Prepares design drawings, plans or sketches using CAD and traditional methods and checks feasibility of construction and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitors health and safety in design and contributes to design stage risk assessment.
- Prepares regulatory and statutory applications.
- Considers the suitability of different materials with regard to the dimensions and weight and calculates the likely fatigue, stresses, tolerances, bonds and threads.
- Examines design specification and technical information to determine general requirements.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Active Learning | 79% |
| Reading Comprehension | 72% |
| Active Listening | 71% |
| Critical Thinking | 70% |
| Mathematics | 70% |
| Monitoring | 68% |
| Speaking | 67% |
| Learning Strategies | 64% |
| Writing | 60% |
| Science | 48% |