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Occupational Report for Electrical And Electronics Drafters (17-3012) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electrical equipment in factories, power plants, and buildings.

Employment Outlook for Electrical And Electronics Drafters
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. Oregon employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2006 and 2016. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.

Despite declining employment, limited employment opportunities exist due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Electrical And Electronics Drafters There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Cad Drafter I / Ii / Iii 12/4/09 Hillsboro DOE
Cad Librarian 11/23/09 Hillsboro $17.00/hr
State of Oregon License Information for Electrical And Electronics Drafters No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Electrical And Electronics Drafters
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $15.06 $18.06 $23.13 $29.40 $35.16 $23.86 $49,635
Multnomah / Washington 15.75 20.15 25.14 30.58 35.70 25.20 52,431
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 15.45 16.75 18.95 26.60 32.30 21.40 44,527
Lane 18.17 21.48 27.71 34.88 39.14 27.86 57,955
Jackson / Josephine 13.44 14.95 17.04 18.94 21.53 17.14 35,650
Clackamas 14.90 17.65 22.12 26.95 36.41 23.20 48,240
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Electrical And Electronics Drafters
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 257 253 -4 -1.6% 0 7 7
Multnomah / Washington 156 170 14 9.0% 1 5 6
Clackamas 22 24 2 9.1% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 21 21 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 18 20 2 11.1% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 13 13 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Lane 9 10 1 11.1% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 4 3 -1 -25.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 1 2 1 100.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Electrical And Electronics Drafters
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 257
Total, All Industries Private 257
Construction Private 54
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 54
Building Equipment Contractors Private 54
Manufacturing Private 66
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 42
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 12
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 25
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing Private 18
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Private 15
Information Private 13
Telecommunications Private 13
Wired Telecommunications Carriers Private 13
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 100
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 77
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 18
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 17
Educational Requirements for Electrical And Electronics Drafters Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Electrical And Electronics Drafters
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Electronic Principles
  • Apply Field Notes To Detailed Technical Drawings
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Principles Of Electrical Circuitry
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
  • Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
  • Draw Prototypes And Plans To Scale
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
  • Maintain Blueprinting Equipment
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Manufacturing Outlines For Electronic Products
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Compass, Dividers, Protractors And Triangles To Draw Manually
  • Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
  • Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
  • Use Construction Industry Codes And Symbols On Blueprints
  • Use Drafting Techniques
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Metric System
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Technical Specifications For Electrical Or Electronic Equipment
Schools and Training Providers for Electrical And Electronics Drafters The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Electrical And Electronics Drafters These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Portland Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Electrical And Electronics Drafters matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Mechanical Drafters 59%
Drafters, All Other 55%
Architectural And Civil Drafters 48%
Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technicians 33%
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 32%
Civil Engineering Technicians 30%
Engineering Technicians, All Other 30%
Industrial Engineering Technicians 28%
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 27%
Aerospace Engineering And Operations Technicians 26%