Marg Career Library - Mechanical Drafters

Overview:

Prepare detailed schematics of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering data.

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Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Science Commerce Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Degree/Graduation Courses:	BE in Mechanical Engineering BTech in Mechanical Engineering
Higher education/Post Graduation Courses:	M Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Lay out, design, and reproduce pictures in reference manuals and technical publications to represent the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Review schematics with customer service experts and answer questions about system installation.
Specialty blueprints in design scale or full size, such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Examine and analyse specifications, sketches, drawings, concepts, and related data to identify the factors that influence component designs, as well as the procedures and instructions that must be followed.
Drawings should include instructions and comments.

Merits

Demerits

1. Demand for this career is declining
2. Large amount of time spent in front of the computer doing repetitive work, possibly causing eyestrain, headaches or wrist problems