Drafting Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

A Drafter in the construction industry plays a crucial role in translating architectural or engineering designs into detailed technical drawings. These drawings are typically used as visual guidelines for constructing buildings or infrastructure projects. Drafters create plans for different project aspects like structural foundations, electrical systems, and piping layouts. They use specialized software to create 2D and 3D representations, which includes precise measurements, materials, procedures, and other vital construction details.

Essential skills for a Drafter include strong technical drawing abilities, proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software, spatial understanding, and keen attention to detail. They should also have knowledge of construction methods and materials. Drafters often require an associate degree in drafting, while a certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) can help highlight their professional competence. Before becoming a drafter, a person may have roles such as a CAD technician, architectural assistant, or engineering technician, where they gain the necessary experience in technical drawing and design.

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CAD Drafter

  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 19 days ago

CAD Drafter | Royal Truck Body | Carson, CA Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt What youll do: Shape the future of truck body design and manufacturing ss the CAD Drafter for Royal Truck Body (A Shyft...

Microstation Drafter

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: MicroStation Drafter Join a Top-Rated Engineering Consulting Firm as a Microstation Drafter!...

Senior CAD Designer

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Candidates can expect a diverse set of project challenges focused on infrastructure design and drafting for pump stations, pipelines, water/wastewater treatment facilities, drainage facilities, hydraulic...

CAD Drafter - Aerospace

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago

CAD Drafter - Cummins Aerospace Cummins Aerospace is looking for a skilled CAD Drafter to join our Engineering Department and play a critical role in manufacturing aircraft landing gear....

Civil Cad Drafter

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago

CIVIL CAD DRAFTER Irvine, CALIFORNIA JOB REFERENCE ID: 25-03420 JOB TYPE: Contract to Hire LOCATION: Irvine, CALIFORNIA PAY RATE: $25 - $32 POST DATE: April 10, 2025 : Company: Top-tier Civil Engineering...

Autocad Drafter

  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Immediate Autocad Drafter Opportunity For Immediate consideration please apply to this posting and email your resume to ......

CAD Technician - Hybrid

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Consider this opportunity: CAD Technician - Primary Responsibilities: Work on a team to assist in site civil design for development or redevelopment projects....

Facade Drafter

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

CAD Drafter Qualifications: Responsibilities: Review Architectural drawings and specifications Prepare shop drawings for Architects approval and fabrication using AutoCAD Prepare B.O.M....

Facade Drafter

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

CAD Drafter Qualifications: Responsibilities: Review Architectural drawings and specifications Prepare shop drawings for Architects approval and fabrication using AutoCAD Prepare B.O.M....

Facade Drafter

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

CAD Drafter Qualifications: Responsibilities: Review Architectural drawings and specifications Prepare shop drawings for Architects approval and fabrication using AutoCAD Prepare B.O.M....

Facade Drafter

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 30+ days ago

CAD Drafter Qualifications: Responsibilities: Review Architectural drawings and specifications Prepare shop drawings for Architects approval and fabrication using AutoCAD Prepare B.O.M....

Mid-Level Substation Physical Drafter

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications also include the following: An Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience. Minimum of 4 years of drafting experience....

Design Drafter

  • La Palma, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • La Palma, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

This poistion will require knowledge in Linkex, AutoCad and/or Solidworks and use these tools to automate turning equipment design data into Bill of Materials and detailed shop drawings....

Piping Draftsman

  • Wilmington, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Other job duties include: Knowledge of piping design practices Can perform piping layout, pipe fabrication spooling Can do piping design, calculations and lay-out Knowledge of piping specifications...

CAD Design Engineer

  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Details: Job Title: CAD Design Engineer Pay rate: $49.26 /hr. Location: Tustin, CA Zip Code: 92780 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #TustinJobs; #DesignEngineerjobs; Job Description: THIS IS WHAT...

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Salary for Drafting Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

Draftings in Santa Ana, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Associate's Degree
25.7%
Master's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.1%
High School or GED
7.7%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.3%