Draftsman Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Draftsman includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Following specifications and calculations to create various technical drawings.
Preparing both rough sketches and detailed work with CADD systems.
Performing calculations for materials and weight limitations.
Ensuring final designs are compliant with building regulations.
Identifying and communicating potential design problems to the rest of the team.
Communicating with architects and engineers, and incorporating knowledge gained into drawings.
Preparing, reviewing and redrafting alongside the engineering team.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Draftsman duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Draftsman roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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