Keyword

Draughtsman CADMechanical Draughtsman

Computer Aided Mechanical Draughtsman

Mechanical Draughtsman

Minimum?10th Standard

Certified training for Draughtsman-Mechanical (programme aligned to CSC/ Q 0402 released by Capital Goods Skill Council)

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The tasks a Draughtsman-Mechanical is expected to perform include:

Creatiing and modifying2D mechanical engineering design using CAD system

Drafting of component drawings for manufacturing, assembly, sub-assembly, installation in detail

Complying with the health and safety regulations

Knowledge of procedures and information systems for retrieving and storing drawing data

Well versed with system variables that can be customized

Knowledge of applicable drafting standards/procedures

Knowledge of procedures and need for developing macros

Proficient in using appropriate projection for the drawing purpose

Well versed with the procedures for producing component, layout and/or assembly drawings

Knowledge of practices that make systems vulnerable to corruption and damage

Knowledge of basic set-up and operation of the computer system, and the peripheral devices that are used (eg. light pen, digitizer and tablet, printer or plotter, scanner)

Knowledge of how to access the specific computer drawing software to be used, and the use of software manuals and related documents to aid operation of the relevant drawing system

Well versed with basic principles of engineering manufacturing operations that are used to produce the drawn item

Knowledge of the functionality of the component being drawn, and its interrelationship with other components and assemblies

Knowledge of how to set up the viewing screen to show multiple views of the drawing to help with drawing creation

Knowledge of how to set up the drawing template parameters

Knowledge of how to access, recognize and use a wide range of standard components and symbol libraries from the CAD equipment

Training in :

Computer Aided Design(CAD) system

Basic communication, numerical and computational abilities

Quick learner

Self-management skills

Problem solving skills

Enterprising skills

Efficiency and effectiveness in work

Creative skills

Critical thinking skills

Team spirit

It is a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling maybe a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Working hours are 8/9 hours everyday for 6 days a week. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe applicable

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

Thisjob is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Health risks include exposure to computer screen for long hours, sleep deprivation, etc.

Occupational hazards include fatigue, body ache, stress, strain on eyes, etc.

For freshers -`10,000 to`12,000 per month

For candidates with 2-3 years of experience or more-`20,000 to`22,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Capital Goods Market Trends

It has been estimated that India's capital goods market can grow from $71.7 billion in 2011-12 to $153.3 billion by 2016-17, a compounded annual growth rate of 16%. Also, capital goods, infrastructure and power companies are likely to benefit from policies that the new government (after the 2014 general elections) pursues to increase economic growth. Also, the sector will gain from the special economic zones the government has sanctioned for the industry.

Capital Goods & Engineering Sector for the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017)

The industry growth during 11th Plan stood at 14%. The turnover during 2010-11 was`2,67,944 crore. There is a need for rapid growth of the sector, for which initiation of some national programmes has been proposed. These in turn will create additional demand. Steps to substitute imports by domestic production have also been proposed. This is expected to take the sector to`6,81,000 crores in 2016-17 at a CAGR of 16.8%. The current employment of 1.4 million is expected to reach 2.8 million by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017). All these factors indicate good job growth for professionals such as Draughtsman ? Mechanical in this sector.

Manufacturing companies across India

Construction companies across India

Cities across India

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Ghousia Industrial Training Centre, Bangalore

CADD Centre, Chennai

Milestone PLM Solutions PVT LTD, Mumbai

ITIs across India

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