How much does a CAD Drafter I make in Illinois? The average CAD Drafter I salary in Illinois is $65,971 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $59,880 and $72,608. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

CAD Drafter I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary $54,335 IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary $59,880 IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary $65,971 IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary $72,608 IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary $78,651 IL February 26, 2024
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What skills does a CAD Drafter I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.

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Pneumatics: Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.

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CAD Software: Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.

Troubleshooting 2.53%
Pneumatics 1.52%
CAD Software 0.97%
Others 94.98%

Job Description for CAD Drafter I

CAD Drafter I utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) software and other techniques, standards, and tools to prepare technical drawings. Prepares computer-aided design (CAD) drafts, drawings, and schematics derived from a variety of specifications, layouts, blueprints, and sketches. Being a CAD Drafter I maintains deadlines, goals, and production standards set by the department. Coordinates and consults with engineers or designers to complete projects. Additionally, CAD Drafter I transforms initial rough product designs into working documents using CAD software. Collaborates with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The CAD Drafter I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a CAD Drafter I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $67,730 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $67,499 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $60,894 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $61,631 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $62,703 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $67,499 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $60,300 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $59,850 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $62,703 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $58,960 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for CAD Drafter I

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For CAD Drafter I, the upper level is CAD Drafter II and then progresses to CAD Drafter IV.

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