Job description template

CAD Drafter Job Description Template

A copy-ready CAD drafter job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows CAD drafters earn a median of $66,150 ($31.80/hour); the middle 50% earn $55,650–$80,870.

Job title

CAD Drafter

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable CAD drafter to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will prepare technical drawings, build 3D models and BIM and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical drawings
  • Build 3D models and BIM
  • Apply codes and standards
  • Revise drawings
  • Calculate dimensions and quantities
  • Coordinate with engineers and architects
  • Manage drawing sets
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent training
  • Working knowledge of autocad and revit and bim
  • Attention to detail and communication
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • Autodesk Certified Professional
  • ADDA Certified Drafter
  • Revit Certified Professional
  • Experience with autoCAD

Skills

  • Civil 3D
  • Drafting standards
  • Building codes
  • Plan reading
  • Organization
  • Teamwork

Work environment and schedule

Drafters work in offices, with occasional site visits. Most work full-time; deadlines can bring overtime.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a CAD drafter job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “CAD Drafter” is the clearest; alternates include Architectural Drafter, Civil Drafter, CAD Technician.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a CAD drafter so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as CAD Drafter training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our CAD Drafter hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

Team pricing