A day in the life of a CAD draftsman would include communicating with diverse creative professionals. At times, you would be turning the concept sketches provided by an architect into full-fledged floor plans, sections, and elevations complete with dimensions, scale, materials, annotations, and descriptions. At others, you would be converting 2D floor plans into 3D AutoCAD models to prepare ground for 3D rendering and visualisation experts to develop photorealistic walkthroughs. If you choose to work in the engineering domain, you would be communicating with MEP contractors and preparing HVAC schematic designs, duct installation drawings, spool drawings, and coordinated multiservice drawings, among others.
CAD draftsman's role involves problem-solving and needs the right mix of software application expertise and analytical ability to understand the feedback from architects, designers, consultants, building service professionals and implement required mark-ups while sticking to the deadlines. a CAD expert would require to opt for the most efficient alternative out of several ones available in order to keep the project on track by reducing the turnaround time. Working in CAD draftsman jobs will essentially involve implementing multiple iterations of suggested design improvements. As a result, the diverse nature of this job role combined with a need for analytical thinking and an eye for design make CAD drafting an interesting choice.
Prabhat Ranjit Singh heads XS CAD India's Training and Recruitment Centre, one of the leading providers of CAD recruitment and training services in Mumbai, India. He has been instrumental in designing classroom and online AutoCAD training courses for students and professionals related to domains, such as architecture, engineering, and interior design. Led by his experience in candidate screening, he has assisted several AEC firms fill CAD draftsman jobs in India.
