| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Engineering |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Design Engineering Manager |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | Fresher or up to 3 years in drafting |
Draughtsman job description template
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Job title: Draughtsman
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Design Engineering Manager
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Draughtsman prepares technical drawings and details for engineering and construction work. They convert design inputs into working drawings, add dimensions, notes and bills of material, and keep drawings to standard. The role works across CAD and, in some firms, manual detailing. A good Draughtsman reads drawings well, details accurately, keeps revisions in order, and gives the team drawings that trades can build from without confusion.
Key responsibilities
- Convert design inputs and sketches into working drawings and details.
- Add dimensions, notes, sections and bills of material to drawings.
- Detail components, assemblies and layouts to the required standard.
- Prepare fabrication, construction or erection drawings for the project as assigned.
- Update drawings for revisions and site or design changes.
- Maintain drawing registers, numbers and revision records for the section.
- Take dimensions and details from reference drawings and site sketches.
- Plot, print and issue drawing sets to the team and site.
- Correct drawings on checker or site feedback and reissue them promptly.
Requirements
- ITI or diploma in draughtsmanship
- Training in AutoCAD
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Fresher or up to 3 years in drafting
KRAs and KPIs for a Draughtsman
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Detailing accuracy | Detailing errors found at check below 2 per drawing |
| Output | Assigned drawings completed within the daily plan |
| Standards | Drawings follow the standard with no rework for format |
| Revision control | Drawing numbers and revisions correct on every issue |
| Turnaround | Revisions incorporated within one working day |
| Buildability | Few or no drawing clarifications raised by trades or site |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: AutoCAD, Drafting instruments, MS Excel, Plotter and printer, Scanner.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Senior Draughtsman, AutoCAD Draughtsman, Design Engineer
Interview questions for a Draughtsman
- How do you detail a component from a design sketch?
- What do you check before issuing a drawing?
- How do you keep drawing revisions and numbers in order?
- How do you handle an unclear or incomplete input?
- What drawing standards have you worked to?
- How do you take dimensions from a reference or site sketch?
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What does a Draughtsman do?
A Draughtsman prepares technical drawings and details from design inputs and sketches. They add dimensions, notes and bills of material, detail components and layouts, keep drawings to standard, and manage revisions. Their job is accurate, buildable drawings that trades and site can work from without confusion.
What is the difference between a Draughtsman and an AutoCAD Draughtsman?
A Draughtsman covers technical drawing and detailing across tools and, in some firms, manual work. An AutoCAD Draughtsman specialises in 2D drafting within AutoCAD. The skills overlap heavily, and most draughtsmen today work mainly in AutoCAD or similar software.
How do you become a Draughtsman in India?
The usual route is an ITI trade certificate or a diploma in draughtsmanship, followed by AutoCAD training. Employers look for the ability to read engineering drawings, accurate detailing, knowledge of drawing standards and steady, careful output. Experience on real projects builds the profile fastest.