A draftsman, often known as a drafter, is a skilled practitioner who prepares comprehensive technical drawings and plans based on architectural, engineering, or design standards. Their drawings serve as a visual representation of the design concepts and provide important information for building or manufacture. A draftsman’s job description may contain the following duties:

Drafting and drawing: Draftsmen generate accurate and detailed drawings, blueprints, or diagrams using computer-aided design (CAD) software or traditional drafting instruments. They convert design concepts, rough sketches, or verbal directions into accurate technical drawings, guaranteeing clarity, completeness, and standard conformity.

Technical documentation is created and maintained by draftsmen, which includes drawings, plans, and specifications. These publications give step-by-step directions for building, fabricating, or installing. Dimensions, materials, tolerances, and other technical data required for implementation may be included.