[Core] [81% incumbents] Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  DWAs: Create images or other visual displays.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
  DWAs: Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items, such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
  DWAs: Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
  DWAs: Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background, using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery, using computer-assisted equipment.
  DWAs: Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
  DWAs: Design electromechanical equipment or systems.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
  DWAs: Verify mathematical calculations.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
  DWAs: Discuss designs or plans with clients.

[EMERGING:New] Create bills of materials.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Mathematics (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Design (imp:4.82 lvl:6.12) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:4.73 lvl:5.60) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:4.48 lvl:5.10) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:4.37 lvl:4.84) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:3.93 lvl:4.10) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Physics (imp:3.90 lvl:4.72) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.82 lvl:4.90) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Production and Processing (imp:3.32 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:3.13 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.08 lvl:2.97) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:2.95 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.82 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:2.80 lvl:3.08) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Building and Construction (imp:2.45 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Communications and Media (imp:2.20 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.15 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:2.11 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.99 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:1.93 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.84 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Law and Government (imp:1.80 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:1.57 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Telecommunications (imp:1.49 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Food Production (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Foreign Language (imp:1.36 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Psychology (imp:1.34 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Visualization (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.72 lvl:4.53) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:4.71 lvl:5.67) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Getting Information (imp:4.23 lvl:3.60) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.02 lvl:4.71) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.92 lvl:4.49) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.78 lvl:3.83) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.71 lvl:4.17) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.71 lvl:4.55) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.66 lvl:3.71) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.50 lvl:3.74) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.45 lvl:3.51) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.42 lvl:4.42) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Processing Information (imp:3.41 lvl:3.80) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.27 lvl:3.20) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.27 lvl:3.70) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.16 lvl:2.97) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.14 lvl:3.12) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.06 lvl:3.23) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.06 lvl:3.71) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.95 lvl:3.00) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.90 lvl:3.00) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.84 lvl:2.97) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.83 lvl:2.52) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.96) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.62 lvl:2.68) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.39 lvl:2.41) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.39 lvl:2.37) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.38 lvl:2.20) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.34 lvl:2.40) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.11 lvl:2.18) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.09 lvl:2.08) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.07 lvl:1.92) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.05 lvl:1.67) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.02 lvl:1.95) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.97 lvl:2.19) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.97 lvl:1.49) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.82 lvl:1.62) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.80 lvl:1.51) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.76 lvl:1.39) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.59 lvl:0.98) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.25) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.16) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.55) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.26) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Perseverance (imp:1.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Innovation (imp:1.10) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.97) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Integrity (imp:0.91) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.58) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.49) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Control (imp:0.39) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:0.20) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.14) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.10) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.03) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.19) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Technology Design (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Programming (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 39,960
  annual_median    : $71,550
  annual_pct10     : $48,360
  annual_pct25     : $58,080
  annual_pct75     : $86,120
  annual_pct90     : $106,580
  annual_mean      : $75,060
  hourly_median    : $34.40

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Mexico ($89,940)
  lowest_state     : South Dakota ($52,610)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.710x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (48 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   21,160  median: $  66,130
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    9,130  median: $  79,380
  Construction                             emp:    4,180  median: $  79,730
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,480  median: $  66,560
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,280  median: $  62,870
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      620  median: $  79,800
  Utilities                                emp:      240  median: $  90,340
  Retail Trade                             emp:      200  median: $  55,270
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      190  median: $  77,070
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      150  median: $  65,000

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (14 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   21,160  median: $  66,130
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    9,130  median: $  79,380
  Construction                             emp:    4,180  median: $  79,730
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,480  median: $  66,560
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,280  median: $  62,870
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      620  median: $  79,800
  Utilities                                emp:      240  median: $  90,340
  Retail Trade                             emp:      200  median: $  55,270
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      190  median: $  77,070
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      150  median: $  65,000

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Mechanical systems drawing is a type of technical drawing that shows information about heating, ventilating, air conditioning and transportation (elevators and escalators) around a building. It is a tool that helps analyze complex systems. These drawings are often a set of detailed drawings used for construction projects; it is a requirement for all HVAC work. They are based on the floor and reflected ceiling plans of the architect. After the mechanical drawings are complete, they become part of the construction drawings, which is then used to apply for a building permit. They are also used to determine the price of the project.


== Sets of drawings ==


=== Arrangement drawing ===
Arrangement drawings include information about the self-contained units that make up the system: table of parts, fabrication and detail drawing, overall dimension, weight/mass, lifting points, and information needed to construct, test, lift, transport, and install the equipment. These drawings should show at least three different orthographic views and clear details of all the components and how they are assembled.


=== Assembly drawing ===
The assembly drawing typically includes three orthographic views of the system: overall dimensions, weight and mass, identification of all the components, quantities of material, supply details, list of reference drawings, and notes. Assembly drawings detail how certain component parts are assembled.
An assembly drawing shows which order the product is put together, showing all the parts as if they were stretched out. This will help a welder to understand how the product will go together so he get an idea of where the weld is needed.  The assembly drawing will contain the following; information overall dimensions, weight and mass, identification of all the components, quantities of material, supply details, list of reference drawings, and notes.


=== Detail drawing ===
In detail drawings, components used to build the mechanical system are described in some detail to show that the designer's specifications are met: relevant codes, standards, geometry, weight, mass, material, heat treatment requirements, surface texture, size tolerances, and geometric tolerances.


=== Fabrication drawings ===
A fabrication is made up of many different parts. A fabrication drawing has a list of parts that make up the fabrication. In the list, parts are identified (balloons and leader lines) and complex details are included: welding details, material standards, codes, and tolerances, and details about heat/stress treatments. and also


=== United Kingdom ===


==== Tender drawings ====


==== Special detailed drawing ====
Line diagrams and layouts indicating basic proposals, location of main items of plant, routes of main pipes, air ducts and cable runs in such detail as to illustrate the incorporation of the engineering services within the project as a whole.


==== Schematic drawing ====
The schematic is a line diagram, not necessarily to scale, that describes interconnection of components in a system. The main features of a schematic drawing show:

A two dimensional layout with divisions that show distribution of the system between building levels, or an isometric-style layout that shows distribution of systems across individual floor levels
All functional components that make up the system, i.e., plant items, pumps, fans, valves, strainers, terminals, electrical switchgear, distribution and components
Symbols and line conventions, in accordance with industry standard guidance
Labels for pipe, duct, and cable sizes where not shown elsewhere
Components that have a sensing and control function, and links between them—building management systems, fire alarms and HV controls
Major components, so their whereabouts in specifications and other drawings can be easily determined


==== Detailed design drawing ====
A drawing the intended locations of plant items and service routes in such detail as to indicate the design intent. The main features of detailed design drawings should be as follows:

Plan layouts to a scale of at least 1:100.
Plant areas to a scale of at least 1:50 and accompanied by cross-sections.
The drawing don't indicate precise positions of services, but should be feasible to install the services within the general routes indicated. It should be possible to produce co-ordination drawings or installation drawings without major re-routing of the services.
Represent pipework by single line layouts.
Represent ductwork by either double or single line layouts as required to ensure that the routes indicated are feasible.
Indicate on the drawing the space available for major service routing in both horizontal and vertical planes.


==== Installation drawing ====
A drawing which based on the detailed drawing, installation drawing or co-ordination drawing (interface drawing) with the primary purpose of defining that information needed by the tradesmen on site to install the works or concurrently work among various engineering assembly. The main features of typical installation drawings are:

Plan layouts to a scale of at least 1:50, accompanied by cross-sections to a scale of at least 1:20 for all congested areas
A spatially coordinated drawing, i.e., show no physical location clashes between the system components
Allowance for inclusion of all supports and fixtures necessary to install the works
Allowance for the service at its widest point for spaces between pipe and duct runs, for insulation, standard fitting dimensions, and joint widths
Installation details provided from shop drawings
Installation working space; space to facilitate commissioning and space to allow on-going operation and maintenance in accordance with the relevant health and safety requirements
Plant and equipment including alternatives and options
Dimensions where services positioning is important enough not to installers
Plant room layouts to a scale of at least 1:20, accompanied by cross-sections and elevations to a scale of at least 1:20


==== Record (as installed, as-built) drawing ====
A drawing showing the building and services installations as installed at the date of practical completion. Generally the record drawing is a development of the installation drawing. The main features of the record drawings should be as follows.

Provide a record of the locations of all the systems and components installed including pumps, fans, valves, strainers, terminals, electrical switchgear, distribution and components.
Use a scale not less than that of the installation drawings.
Have marked on the drawings the positions of access points for operating and maintenance purposes.
The drawings should not be dimensioned unless the inclusion of a dimension is considered necessary for location.


==== Builder's work Drawing ====


===== Design stage =====
These drawings show the provisions required to accommodate the services that significantly affect the design of the building structure, fabric, and external works. This includes drawings (and schedules) of work the building trade carries out, or that must be cost-estimated at the design stage, e.g., plant bases


===== Installation stage =====
These drawings show requirements for building works necessary to facilitate installing the engineering services (other than where it is appropriate to mark out on site). Information on these drawing includes details of all:

Bases for plant formed in concrete, brickwork or blockwork, to a scale of not less than 1:20
Attendant builders work, holes, chases, etc. for conduits, cables and trunking etc. and any item where access for a function of the installation is required to a scale of not less than 1:100
Purpose made brackets for supporting service or plant/equipment to a scale of not less than 1:50
Accesses into ceilings, ducts, etc. at a scale of not less than 1:50
Special fixings, inserts, brackets, anchors, suspensions, supports etc. at a scale of not less than 1:20
Sleeves, puddle flanges, access c

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  Extract: A drafter is an engineering technician who makes detailed technical drawings or CAD designs for machinery, buildings, electronics, infrastructure, sections, etc. Drafters use computer software and manual sketches to convert the designs, plans, and layouts of engineers and architects into a set of te

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  Extract: A boiler is a closed vessel in which fluid is heated. The fluid does not necessarily boil. The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications, including water heating, central heating, boiler-based power generation, cooking, and sanitation.

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  Extract: Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to create a database f

  Title: Computer-aided industrial design (similarity: 0.4314)
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  Extract: Computer Aided Industrial Design (CAID) is a subset of computer-aided design (CAD) software that can assist in creating the look-and-feel or industrial design aspects of a product in development.

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  Extract: Lego Digital Designer is a discontinued CAD software made by Qube Software and the Lego Group. It allows people to design a virtual model using a selection of virtual Lego bricks. These models could be saved locally as well as be uploaded to the Lego website for sharing and ordering as a physical pr

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Mechanical Drafters create detailed technical drawings and 3D models of machinery and mechanical devices using computer-aided design (CAD) software. They translate engineering specifications into precise blueprints that include dimensions, fastening methods, and manufacturing information essential for production. These technical professionals serve as the critical link between engineering concepts and manufactured products across industries like manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves using CAD software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks to produce three-dimensional models and detailed technical drawings of mechanical components. They review engineering specifications and sketches to assess design factors, then create scale or full-size blueprints with precise dimensions and assembly instructions. Much of their time is spent coordinating with engineers and other technical staff to resolve design issues and ensure drawings meet manufacturing requirements. They also position technical comments and instructions on drawings, create bills of materials for manufacturing, and may supervise junior drafters or technicians.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong spatial visualization abilities and mathematical reasoning skills to interpret complex engineering concepts. They have exceptional attention to detail and dependability, as precision errors can result in costly manufacturing mistakes. Successful mechanical drafters combine technical aptitude with creative problem-solving skills, as they must translate abstract engineering ideas into practical, manufacturable designs. They work well independently but also communicate effectively with engineering teams to clarify specifications and resolve design challenges.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most mechanical drafters enter the field with an associate's degree in drafting, engineering technology, or a related technical field, representing 61% of workers according to education data. Many programs include extensive CAD software training and mechanical drawing fundamentals. Some enter with post-secondary certificates in drafting technology (8% of workers) or bachelor's degrees in engineering or design fields (20%).

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced mechanical drafters often advance to senior drafter positions with supervisory responsibilities or specialize in complex product areas like aerospace or automotive design. Many transition into mechanical engineering technician roles or pursue additional education to become mechanical engineers. Some become CAD specialists or design consultants, while others move into project management or technical sales roles where their deep understanding of mechanical systems proves valuable.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Mechanical drafters earn a median annual salary of $71,550 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with experienced professionals earning up to $106,580 annually. The field employs 39,960 workers nationally, with manufacturing being the largest employer (21,160 workers), followed by professional services (9,130) and construction (4,180). Geographic variation is moderate, with New Mexico offering the highest wages ($89,940) and South Dakota the lowest ($52,610), reflecting a 1.71x ratio between highest and lowest paying states.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While CAD software has streamlined the drafting process, mechanical drafters remain essential for interpreting engineering requirements and making design decisions that require human judgment. The core activities of reviewing specifications, thinking creatively about design solutions, and coordinating with engineering teams are difficult to automate, providing job security in this medium-preparation occupation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Electrical and Electronics Drafters (17-3012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical CAD software proficiency requirements and drafting technical drawing skills.
    data: Working with Computers (4.7 importance)
    data: Drafting technical devices (4.7 importance)
    data: AutoCAD technology tool overlap
  [riasec_cluster] Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit strong Realistic (5.96) and Conventional (4.85) RIASEC patterns indicating hands-on technical work.
    data: RIASEC R:5.96, C:4.85
    data: Design knowledge (4.8 importance)
    data: CAD software usage
  [career_pathway] Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3027.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural advancement path given shared mechanical knowledge (4.5 level) and engineering technology foundation.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (4.5 level)
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge (4.7 importance)
    data: Associate's degree pathway (61.3%)
  [task_similarity] Commercial and Industrial Designers (27-1021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve creating detailed design drawings and 3D models using computer-aided design software.
    data: Produce 3D models using CAD
    data: Design scale blueprints
    data: Thinking Creatively (4.0 importance)
  [knowledge_overlap] Machinists (51-4041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Strong overlap in mechanical knowledge and production processes understanding for manufacturing applications.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (4.5 level)
    data: Production and Processing knowledge (3.3 importance)
    data: Manufacturing industry employment
  [transferable_skill] Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require operations analysis skills and understanding of manufacturing specifications for production equipment.
    data: Operations Analysis transferable skill (3.1 level)
    data: Working with Computers (4.7 importance)
    data: Manufacturing industry focus

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