Design Drafter Jobs in Irving, TX

A Design Drafter in the manufacturing engineering industry creates technical drawings and plans for manufacturing products and structures. These drawings are used by production and construction workers to build everything from microchips to skyscrapers. Design Drafters work with engineers and other professionals on technical drawings and use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to prepare diagrams and drafts. They work on multiple projects and must be detail-oriented to make sure that all specs and dimensions are accurate. A Design Drafter also reviews and revises design drawings and production layouts as per project requirements.

Important skills for a Design Drafter include strong technical drawing skills, proficiency in CAD software, and a good understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods. They should have excellent attention to detail, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Certification in drafting from a technical school or community college can be advantageous, while courses in mathematics, science, computer technology, design, and drafting are useful. Prior roles that can lead to a Design Drafter position include CAD Operator, Mechanical Drafter, and Junior Engineer.

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CAD Technician - Transportation

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago

CAD Technician - Transportation CAD Technician III - Roadway WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER HERE? LJA is offering various Senior CAD Technician/Designer positions that will allow you to develop a strong...

CAD Draftsman

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago

CAD Draftsman - structural drafting in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas We are seeking a CAD Draftsman with experience in structural drafting to join our team in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The ideal...

Mechanical Drafter

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Use AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks to design finished drawings of various vessels and attachments....

CAD Drafter I thru CAD Drafter Sr

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Use Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) tools including MICROSTATION, Raster-IRASB/Descartes, PROJECTWISE, IPLOT, PLS CADD, and other software developed or acquired to automate the drawing creation...

Civil CAD Drafter

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago

The Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated Civil Computer-aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Designer to join our Texas Infrastructure Team in Dallas, Austin, Houston, or San Antonio!...

CAD Technician - Land Development

  • Lewisville, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 3 days ago

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, Texas and Florida. We seek a partnership with our...

Design Drafter

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 5 days ago

DESIGN DRAFTER IN Fort Worth, TX, USA!...

CAD Designer

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 8 days ago

CAD DESIGNER | SOLIDWORKS | AUTOCAD | CAD DRAWINGS | BILLS OF MATERIALS (BOM) | FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT...

Survey CAD Technician

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 9 days ago

We are partnered with a company seeking a CAD Technician with 2+ years of experience of survey drafting experience. The candidate must have AutoCAD Civil 3D capabilities and experience....

Survey CAD Technician

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 9 days ago

We are partnered with a company seeking a CAD Technician with 2+ years of experience of survey drafting experience. The candidate must have AutoCAD Civil 3D capabilities and experience....

Survey CAD Technician

  • Irving, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 9 days ago

We are partnered with a company seeking a CAD Technician with 2+ years of experience of survey drafting experience. The candidate must have AutoCAD Civil 3D capabilities and experience....

CAD Operator

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for a CAD Operator to join our Water/Wastewater team in Fort Worth, Texas (TX)! This is not a remote position. Responsibilities The person in this position will use...

CAD Technician

  • Westlake, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 23 days ago

A certificate in CAD drafting & design with relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an associate degree....

Survey CAD Technician

  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Plano, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 25 days ago

Survey CAD Technician Accurate data is the top priority for our Geospatial team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients...

Jr. CAD Technician / Land Surveying-Paid On the Job Training Program

  • Garland, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Garland, TX (20 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 29 days ago

About Us CBG Surveying is one the oldest and most successful surveying companies in Texas having been established over 30 years ago. We currently have offices in Dallas & Houston with plans for...

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Salary for Design Drafter Jobs in Irving, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Design Drafters in Irving, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.3%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Master's Degree
17.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
High School or GED
4.9%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Design Drafters in Irving, TX
2-4 years
23.6%
10+ years
18.1%
Less than 1 year
17.7%
1-2 years
16.4%
None
9.4%
8-10 years
6.1%
6-8 years
4.7%
4-6 years
4.0%



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