Electrical and Electronics Drafters
SOC Code: 17-3012
Electrical and Electronics Drafterss draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 81.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking.
AI-Proof Score: 81.6 — Very High
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Median Salary
$73,720
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Job Growth
-5.6%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Mathematics
- •Judgment and Decision Making
- •Writing
Common Tasks
- ✓Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
- ✓Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
- ✓Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
- ✓Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
- ✓Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation