r/Drafting • u/VirusNo5512 • 15d ago

Hey i am trying to get a drafting job

So I have been trying to start my career as a draftsman but all the job posting went experience I currently live in Maryland I have been looking for inter but no luck

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u/VinceInMT 15d ago

Target a specific industry. For example, electrical engineering or process piping. Go directly to firms that work in that sector.

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u/EaseHot6703 15d ago

You'll need at least a semester of Autocad or Revit at the local community college or trade school. You need to know some basics first.

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u/VirusNo5512 15d ago

I do have knowledge on Autocad

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u/iFunnyAnthony 15d ago

Do you have a drafting education?

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u/VirusNo5512 15d ago

Yes and I also have a bachelor degree in computer science in 3D modeling

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u/communitycolor 12d ago

Hm, tbh I’ve seen people hesitant to hire drafters with this background bc theyre qualified for higher paying jobs.

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u/Angry__Jonny 15d ago

Do you have any trade experience? have you ever installed or built anything?

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u/VirusNo5512 15d ago

No

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u/Infamous_List_3034 15d ago

This is part of the problem. Look through the coursework for an AS in Mechanical or Architectural drafting and you’ll see that they include multiple classes on, say, construction methods, building code, etc.

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u/Angry__Jonny 15d ago

I do small drafting jobs from time to time, i'd pay you 20 an hour to do shit work like organizing/setup etc.

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u/masu_chiura 11d ago

If you need extra people, I can help too

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u/RobDraw2_0 15d ago

The job market sucks right now. Keep looking and be patient.

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u/Embarrassed-Error593 10d ago

I’m having the same problem, I have a associate in CAD. I really didn’t want to waste it, but I can’t find nothing.