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Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings and plans. Workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.Employment of drafters is projected to show little or no change from 2012 to 2022. Although drafters will continue to work on technical drawings and documents related to the design of buildings, machines, and tools, new software programs are making the work more efficient... 

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Interview Questions and Answers List1. Do you enjoy working with other drafters, and sharing work, when needed?

Top AnswerWell I figured it would be to my advantage to know the required

programs an engineer is required to know and it has helped me especially in my Statics&physics class.

Second BestYes, always a way to learn from other employees.

3.Yes I like to do work with other drafters and sometime also share my

work with them.. to groom my skills and learn new techniques.

4.Yes - sharing work is a plus as I get to see others work.

5.Yes, because different person have different skills. So, we can share

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2. When have you had a dispute with an engineer? What was the disagreement, and how did you two resolve the issue?

Top AnswerHe would want something done now. We way the options of what is

more of a prioirity.

Second BestWe sat down and discussed it, walked through each others thought

process on the issue, and then came to a unified conclusion.

3.Well, Idid a drawing plan and the engineer didn't want to follow my rules

but I was sure of my work because I care about the people's safety but we talk closely and solve it.

4.No, I don't have any dispute with an engineer in my career up till now.

5.When an engineer is asking for more than what is needed. In the end,

they are the engineers and they should be followed.

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3. What design did you have the most difficult time with? What made it difficult?

Top AnswerA 3D design that had been drafted in 2D and needed to be brought into

2D. It was difficult because there was a lack of time, so I had to work overtime to get the job completed on time.

Second BestAssembly, coz you need to do it step by step and it takes time to figuring

out and lot of task.

3.Controlling the transitioning between two different profiles.

4.Building my first babystroller. It was difficult since I had no info to go by

and I had to figure everything out as I sketched. It was rather advanced design/drafting work for me which it eventually became fun.

5.Group work when our resources were limited.

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4. Do you enjoy collaborating with others?

Top AnswerYes, sharing others is good idea , they can create a lot of new ideas.

Second BestI enjoy working with others in a team environment.

3.Yes, it allows you to bounce ideas off of each other and learn from each

other.

4.Yes, collaborating with others has taught me many things when being

open to ideas, suggestions, and constructive feedback. I believe we can only take progress from constructive management. In my current position at Boeing, collaborating with QA, management, and other aerospace mechanics are part of my daily duties.

5.You have no idea how much I love collaborating with my co workers.

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5. What do you enjoy the most about being a drafter?

Top AnswerI thoroughly enjoy being able to see my drawing go from a

concept/drawing to a place/item that is used or being lived in. Basically seeing something go from nothing to something of importance.

Second BestBeing able to create shapes and things from thin air.

3.The most part are when you have no idea and they are telling you how it

goes.

4.I enjoy being able to design something with my own touch.

5.I enjoy the challenge of working our difficult modeling problems.

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6. Do you plan on continuing your education as a drafter?

Top Answer

I am currently in a BSME degree program.

Second BestNo, I want to expand my horizon as a architectural technologist and

learn new skills and assets to achieve my goals.

3.Yes, I do plan on continuing my education as a drafter/designer.

4.Yes I have continuing my education as a drafter.

5.Yes of course.It will be useful and helpful to continue study in this field.

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7. We are looking for drafters that are prepared to handle more duty, how have you advanced beyond simply doing CAD Drafts?

Top AnswerI advance in working with people as a team and learning something out

of my comfort zone.

Second BestTo prepare more duty, you need to straight up all your schedule and do

all important duty to do.

3.I have become involved with several equipment design projects that

eventually went into production.

4.

I have been doing 3d modelling and learning other programs such as photoshop, revit, 3ds max.

5.My current job has allowed me to be able to oversee projects that also

draft. It has given me the ability to do a thorough bill of materials so that I can be able to handle doing a quote for a job which includes material, labor and engineering time.

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8. When did you discover your specialty? Why did you choose this area of drafting?

Best AnswerWhen I graduated from high school, my father opened my mind on civil

engineering career, that's when I when to school of civil engineering. Since then I develop my design and drafting skill.

2.I discovered my specialty in my last semester of the EDDT program.

The use of CadWORX has peaked my interests in Process Piping Drafting to new heights. The program has made me realize how much I enjoyed using it and my enthusiasm levels spiked/

3.It is something that always came naturally to me, and is something that I

really enjoyed. I started in 8th grade when I had to design a wooden car that would be powered by CO2

4.I am design engineer. To be successful with this career one should be a

good drafter.

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9. What motivates you to work hard?

Top AnswerMy motivation is to become a good drafter and successful employee.

Second BestCreating an exciting products in high-quality and effective cost.

3.My passion and willingness are two factors that motivate me at work.

4.Challenging and interesting work.

5.My parents. They have been supportive in everything that I do and have

been helping me through school and It makes me happy seeing them happy.

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10. If I saw your home office right now, what would it look like?

Top AnswerIt would look simple and neat. Everything would be where I would need

it to be. I prioritize the organization by function first rather than aesthetics.

Second BestA desk with my high-end computer capable of running CAD programs

efficiently, a few creations of mine that I have done with 3D printers, an architectural ruler, and a few sheets of graphing paper.

3.My desk has a stack of important papers on one side and my printer on

the other with a larger open space in the center.

4.Hello sir, I am looking for job from your of organization.

5.It would be a 20X20 office space with a drafting board and computer.

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11. Do you have interests in pursuing further education into architecture and engineering?

Top AnswerYes I do, I would like to become a project manager. I am also interested

in building codes and specifications.

Second BestI am currently enrolled in a BSME program.

3.Yes, I have thought of pursuing more education that would lead into

engineering.

4.Yes, I always have had an interest in both fields. Architectural wise, I

had an interest on how amazing some of the designs are thought of from an architecture. The engineering aspect only comes naturally for me as my background from Boeing is mechanical.

5.Yes thats what my plan was. I would love to have a chance to chase

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12. Our drafters must know this industry very well, how have

you gained experience and insight into this industry?

Top AnswerI feel that I have a good feel on the industry. I know what it takes to

complete a project to satisfaction of the requirements set.

Second BestI have worked with this industry for some time while in school.

3.I am willing to learn all sorts of related knowledge. As many as possible.

4.I have no experience working in the manufacturing industry but I have

several friends who are machinists that have explained basic manufacturing processes to me.

5.I would say I know this industry well, due to my family all have building

or architecture backgrounds.

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13. What do you dislike the most about being a drafter?

Top AnswerBeing under appreciated like my job is not an important part of getting a

job completed.

Second BestI enjoy being a drafter. I cant say I disliked any portion of the process.

3.If there are things that I cannot draw.

4.Hmm I might have to say working on a huge job for a long time .

5.Mainly the dimensioning of parts.

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14. Tell me what you like most about being a CAD Drafter?

Top AnswerI can be part of the design team.

Second BestI've always loved 3D CAD and 2D drafting. You're making informative

design drawings as part of a team while doing something that feels more like play than work.

3.I enjoy working on cad. i found it very easy to get used too and also

everything is evolved around cad.

4.I've always loved 3D CAD and 2D drafting. You're making informative

design drawings as part of a team while doing something that feels more like play than work.

5.Tell me about yourself.

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15. Tell me about your training.Top Answer

4 years in architectural school and use for my clients in my design work.

Second BestMy training and education is two and a half years at idaho state

university and three years with scientech. My actual on the job hands-on experience was tremendous for learning a system and the proper application of drafting standards.

3.1 1/2 years in CAD at SCC.

4.I used Rhino for 2.5 years at University, coupled with a year of

SolidWorks, taking design classes featuring each program extensively. After I graduated, I picked up AutoCad Inventor on my own.

5.I've had a number of trainings attended and all of them enhances my

knowledge with regards to practical works and to more efficient while performing my task.

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16. What are your career goals?Top Answer

My career goal is to become a registered and licensed architect after I complete the associate degree in CAD at CCP then transfer those credits to Drexel University to complete my bachelor degree down there. Also, I did not have an art studio after I moved to King of Prussia, but I am planning to open one someday not only as a freelance artist while I focus on painting and drawing to keep my artistic skills in shape. That will be my career goal.

Second BestI have what it takes to solve problems and do the job.

3.Be good at what i'm doing.

4.My career goals are to develop and advance as a drafter.A long term

goal would be to continue my education and pursue an engineering degree.

5.I want to pursue an engineering career but i wanted first to develop my

skills as a draftsman.

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17. What makes you a better drafter than the next guy?

Top AnswerI believe that I can be better than the other next guy is that I am a

detailed oriented CAD drafting person with experience, patience, and in the name of maturity where I can handle the stress of this job requires me to do it just as make sure that I get the work done on time.

Second BestMy personality is perfection and I make less mistakes where other

people work may work faster but make far more mistakes.

3.Ill improve my speed and accuracy.

4.Skill wise I honestly wouldnt know how well trained this other fellow is

but I am very meticulous in my work and strive to do the best of my ability.

5.I would say im a better drafter than the next guy do to my hard work

ethic, my drive to never give up, my availability, and my need to always want to learn more.

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18. Tell me about your biggest mistake during a draft. How did you correct it?

Top AnswerForgot to doublecheck working unit; opened new part, copied in the

messed up part without unit specs and corrected any remaining dimensions.

Second Best

Missing easy and obvious mistake by going to fast. By slowing down and reviewing a drawing counterclockwise. Going clockwise forces me to slow down.

3.Had the foundation offset from the walls. Once I noticed it it was easy to

fix in Revit.

4.Not correct a layout.

5.Ask my friends and draw it again.

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19. What are you passionate about, outside of this career?

Top AnswerI am interested and passionate about taking painting and drawing

classes. I took those classes at Fleisher Art Memorial, Main Line Art Center, and Wayne Art Center. Also, I usually go to the Philadelphia Art Museum, Barnes Foundation, Rodin Museum, Woodmere Art Museum, and the art galleries in Old City and Chestnut Hill.

Second BestI used to scanned things and print it to 3d printing.

3.I am passionate about designing. I keep observing the design of things

that I come across during my day. For instance I try to observe a relation between the nose of a pen cap its design with that of an air craft, or a sports bike etc.

4.Guitar, if can I would like to travel the world.

5.

On my free time I really enjoy skateboaring at centennial regional park up the street and making cool small obstacles to skate with my friends.

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20. How do you stay focused on your work throughout the day?

Top AnswerI was able to stay focused on to be on the same page with the

architectural team to work on specifications, construction documentation, to work on the design aspects of the buildings that needs to be revised and edited for any other drawings, and mostly importantly I was able to get in touch with other drafters and architects to go over front elevations, roof framing, and windows in the name of architectural design.

Second BestPrioriotize the ones that need most concentration and do no brain job in

the evening.

3.I stay focused on my work throughout the day by setting a plan on what

I need done and by what time I need these task completed.

4.Try to enjoy what I do and stay positive.

5.Because I am passionate about what I do and set goals each day of

how much work to get done.

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21. Can you do layouts on your own?

Top Answer

Yes, I can do the layouts of architectural plans based on floor plans on each floor from the foundation to the roof, cross sections, front and side elevations, and structural designs in wood, cement, or steel.

Second BestYes I can also ad gd&t callouts.

3.Yes I can create a layout on my own.

4.Yes, if I have enough information of what is needed.

5.I think its early to say yes.

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22. Why did you go to technical school to be a drafter?

Top AnswerBecause technical is a good training and good starts.

Second BestThe reason why I went to CCP in 2012, because I was laid off after

architectural company was closed in 2009 due to the economic downturn of 2008. This made me realized that I had to update and upgrade CAD skills in order to sell my job skills to renter back into the architectural field as the housing market continues to improve in this economy.

3.To expand my views on what kind of job that I could do.

4.Well I figured it would be to my advantage to know the required

programs an engineer is required to know and it has helped me especially in my Statics&physics class.

5.

I went to technical school to be a drafter to some day own my own business with my uncle designing houses and building them together for the community.

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The reason why I went to CCP in 2012, because I was laid off after architectural company was closed in 2009 due to the economic downturn of 2008. This made me realized that I had to update and upgrade CAD skills in order to sell my job skills to renter back into the architectural field as the housing market continues to improve in this economy.

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Well I figured it would be to my advantage to know the required programs an engineer is required to know and it has helped me especially in my Statics&physics class.

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I went to technical school to be a drafter to some day own my own business with my uncle designing houses and building them together for the community.

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Spent 20 years in the construction field and want to use my knowledge to use my brain.

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Because I am a detail oriented person and I enjoy seeing the finished product of my work being used in the industry.

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At the first, drafting just as a hobby then I find myself would be great drafter if I put commitment on it.

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Because its the one with the most friendly schedule, and the teachers were more supportive.

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I did not go to technical school, my parents did not let me because they thought I would get a better education at a public high school. I wanted to go to a technical school for drafting, so once I started high school I took all the design classes that they would let me.

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I was interested in mechanical engineering so the drafting is good option to start your career as product design engineer.

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