These drafters are creative and should have good hand and finger dexterity. Work Setting Computer-aided drafters work indoors. Most work 40 hours per week. This work involves continuous computer work and may result in eye or back strain. Most CAD workers are employed by engineering and architectural services companies, construction companies, durable goods manufacturing companies, and communication companies.
Wages vary greatly according to training, experience and location.
There were 6,250 people employed as drafters in Indiana in 1996. Number of jobs expected per year is unavailable at this time. Occupational growth is unavailable at this time. Employment outlook is unavailable at this time. There were 269,950 people employed as drafters nationally in 1996.