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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 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Electrical and Electronics Drafters There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Senior Design / Drafter 8/13/10 Milwaukie DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Electrical and Electronics Drafters The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Design Drafter - PCB 8/10/10 Portland Aerotek
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 ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $16.22 $19.11 $24.14 $28.25 $33.51 $24.19 $50,326
Multnomah / Washington 17.23 21.51 25.48 28.73 33.57 25.37 52,770
Lane 18.97 21.54 25.81 33.10 38.70 27.04 56,248
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 19.48 22.57 24.43 26.09 27.63 23.84 49,600
Clackamas 14.00 16.32 19.97 24.50 30.54 21.08 43,842
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 267 284 17 6.4% 2 6 8
Multnomah / Washington 146 163 17 11.6% 2 3 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 31 34 3 9.7% 0 1 1
Clackamas 29 32 3 10.3% 0 1 1
Lane 28 27 -1 -3.6% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 11 11 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 9 10 1 11.1% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 2 3 1 50.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 2 3 1 50.0% 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 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 267
Total, All Industries Private 265
Construction Private 27
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 27
Building Equipment Contractors Private 27
Manufacturing Private 91
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 67
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 13
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 27
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 26
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing Private 13
Information Private 12
Telecommunications Private 12
Wired Telecommunications Carriers Private 12
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 107
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 73
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 22
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 13
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 No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
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%