How do they match: Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
Determine the order of work and the method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
Generate computer tapes of final layout design to produce layered photo masks or photo plotting design onto film.
Key and program specified commands and engineering specifications into computer system to change functions and test final layout.
Plot electrical test points on layout sheets and draw schematics for wiring test fixture heads to frames.
Reproduce working drawings on copy machines or trace drawings in ink.
Review work orders or procedural manuals and confer with vendors or design staff to resolve problems or modify design.
Select drill size to drill test head, according to test design and specifications, and submit guide layout to designated department.
Study work order requests to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by installation.
Supervise and coordinate work activities of workers engaged in drafting, designing layouts, assembling, or testing printed circuit boards.

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