Definition: An entry-level engineering graphics technician uses valid design
criteria from engineers and designers to create project documentation by
planning, ...
ENTRY-LEVEL ENGINEERING GRAPHICS TECHNICIAN Definition: An entry-level engineering graphics technician uses valid design criteria from engineers and designers to create project documentation by planning, organizing and preparing engineering drawings. A.
DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7 A.8 A.9 A.10
Participate as a team member Follow safety and security procedures Utilize time-management skills Arrive on time Adhere to company policies and procedures Dress appropriately Promote good corporate image Upgrade skills and maintain professional competence Use appropriate business ethics Respect diversity; i.e., cultural, gender
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DEMONSTRATE COMMUNICATION AND PEOPLE SKILLS
B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 B.7 B.8 B.9 B.10 B.11
Demonstrate written and oral communication skills; e.g., technical writing Use discipline appropriate terminology Make presentation using appropriate tools Interact with various disciplines and personalities; e.g., craftsmen, coworkers, supervisors, customers, and suppliers Give and receive positive and negative feedback Ask questions Take notes Follow instructions Send clearly written faxes and emails Manage email and phone messages Interact with people of other cultures
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USE FUNDAMENTAL DRAFTING SKILLS
C.1 C.2 C.3
C.5 C.6 C.7
Use manual drawing equipment Use basic equipment for scaling and dimensioning Demonstrate drafting techniques according to standards for dimensioning, text, views, and line types Demonstrate understanding of view types; e.g., orthographic, isometric, sectional, plan, elevation, and cross-section Use reference materials; e.g., catalogs, manuals, internet Use proper red line techniques Draw basic sketches by hand
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USE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS
D.1 D.2 D.3 D.4
Demonstrate knowledge of various measuring systems Convert and apply English/metric measurements Select and operate measuring devices; e.g., micrometer,calipers Record the results of measurements
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E.
APPLY MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
E.1 E.2 E.3 E.4
Demonstrate basic mathematical skills; e.g., algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus Solve routine engineering calculations Evaluate mathematical results for accuracy Use discipline-specific calculators
F.
UNDERSTAND DESIGN PROCESS
F.1 F.2 F.3
Review specifications; e.g., product, customer, scope of work Confirm materials availability Apply basic manufacturing processes to design
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PLAN AND ORGANIZE DRAFTING ACTIVITIES
G.1 G.2 G.3 G.4 G.5 G.6 G.7 G.8 G.9 G.10 G.11 G.12 G.13 G.14 G.15 G.16
Review and understand engineer/designer's sketches Review field/shop information and make changes as needed Read and transfer measurements Visualize/prepare layouts or working sketches through written or verbal instructions Assist with evaluation of alternative approaches Research and interpret company or industry standards Determine scope of drafting job; i.e., number and size of drawings Follow company policy for file management Pull drawings and document from sources; e.g., Internet, PDM, file, product catalog Interpret engineering drawings Select appropriate drafting techniques and tools Determine applications of tolerances Use standard reference materials Search PDM system for drawings and models to be changed Search MRP system for part revisions (using data management system) Research how a part change affects similar parts
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PREPARE CAD DRAWINGS AND/OR PLANS
H.1 Create/modify 3-D models and assemblies H.2 Create 2-D drawings from 3-D assemblies H.3 Integrate software; e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD H.4 Apply standards GD&T to drawings H.5 Add title block information to drawings H.6 Note special instructions on drawings; e.g., scales, unspecified tolerances H.7 Perform self-quality check and revise as necessary H.8 Make drawing revisions as requested H.9 Apply layering, line type, weights, and color standards H.10 Use standard symbology in drawings H.11 Create hard copy using plotter, printer, scanner, and copy machine H.12 Archive original drawings (manual and electronic) H.13 Create BOM/SOQ H.14 Verify and correct BOM/SOQ H.15 Update legacy data/drawing using imaging software H.16 Use appropriate coordinate systems
HA.
PRODUCE CIVIL DRAWINGS
HA.1 HA.2 HA.3 HA.4 HA.5 HA.6 HA.7 HA.8 HA.9 HA.1 HA.11 HA.12
Make a digitized drawing of existing conditions Produce utility plan and profile drawings; e.g., water, sewer Develop topographical profiles; e.g., roadway, drainage Develop plans for highway construction; i.e., roadway plan and profiles, cross sections Develop plans for site development; i.e., staking, grading, erosion control, plats Develop plans for river and harbor improvements Produce detailed construction drawings Produce plans for flood control Check civil drawings against regulatory checklist Prepare material quantity sheets for civil engineering drawings Send complete project permit package to regulatory authorities Send drawings out for approval (engineer, customer)
HB.
PRODUCE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
HB.1 HB.2 HB.3 HB.4 HB.5 HB.6 HB.7 HB.8 HB.9 HB.10
Make a digitized drawing of existing conditions Produce plan and elevation drawings Develop site, floor, and roof plans Develop HVAC, cabinet, and electrical plans Produce detailed sectional views Create renderings for customers Check architectural drawings against regulatory checklist Prepare bill of materials/finished schedule for architectural drawings Send complete project permit package to regulatory authorities Send drawings out for approval (engineer, customer)
HC.
PRODUCE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC DRAWINGS
HC.1 Draw electrical and electronic block diagrams HC.2 Draw electrical and electronic schematic diagrams HC.3 Draw electrical and electronic connection diagrams HC.4 Draw industrial control ladder logic diagrams HC.5 Draw electrical power single-line diagrams HC.6 Draw circuit boards HC.7 Review electrical and electronic drawings against regulatory checklist HC.8 Prepare BOM for electrical and electronic drawings HC.9 Create wiring harness drawing HC.10 Send drawings out for approval (engineer, customer) HD.
PRODUCE MECHANICAL/MACHINE DESIGN/MANUFACTURING DRAWINGS
HD.1 HD.2 HD.3 HD.4 HD.5 HD.6 HD.7 HD.8 HD.9 HD.10 HD.11
Construct HVAC, piping, and plumbing, and installation drawings Construct casting, forming, and forging die drawings Construct detailed drawings of machine parts Construct flat patterns for fabricated parts; e.g., sheet metal Detail tooling and gauging design Detail manufacturing operation instructions Create shop floor layouts Construct mechanical isometric, exploded view drawings Prepare drawings for technical publications Create renderings for customers Check mechanical/machine design drawings against regulatory checklist
HD.12 Prepare bill of materials for mechanical assembly drawings HD.13 Send complete project permit package to regulatory authorities HD.14 Send drawings out for approval (engineer, customer) I.
MANAGE PROJECT
I.1 I.2 I.3 I.4 I.5 I.6
Relate drawings and processes to end products/projects Assist with cost estimates Assist in making a timeline Maintain project schedules Send BOM to shop for production Document project activity
DESIRABLE WORKER TRAITS/BEHAVIORS Adaptability Common sense Creativity Dedicated/loyal Dependable Good hygiene Leadership Organized
Ownership Personal pride Positive attitude Responsible Self-starter Willingness to work Work ethic
BASIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 6-Sigma Basic 2-D CAD Basic 3-D CAD Computer Geometry Geometric construction Hydraulics IBC Image Processing Photoshop Paintshop TIFF JPEG PDF
Keyboarding Microsoft Office Suite (all applications) Physics Project management Shop processes Sketching Standards ANSI ASME ASTM AWS AWWA GD&T ISO
TOOLS ARC-G/S AutoCAD Conversion programs Corpscan Micostation MRP systems Oracle SAP JD Edwards
PDM applications Team Center Matrix M2M Pro-E Scales Unigraphics
ACRONYMS ANSI ASME ASTM AWS AWWA BOM CAD DFSS DMS GD&T HVAC IBC ISO MRP NPDI PDM SMED SOQ
American National Standards Institute American Society of Mechanical Engineering American Society for Testing and Materials American Welding Society American Water Works Association Bill of Materials Computer Aided Drafting Design for 6 Sigma Data Management System Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning International Billing Code International Standards Organization Materials Requirement Planning New Product Development Introduction Product Data Management Single Minute Exchange Dies Summary of Quantities
DACUM PARTICIPANTS Panelists Mr. Steve Dormady, Piping Designer, Controls Southeast, Inc., Pineville, NC Mr. Michael Goodner, Project Manager, Williams Engineering, Inc., Rock Hill, SC Mr. Steven R. Foster, Manager, Engineering Services, Jacobsen, A Textron Company, Charlotte, NC Mr. David Jackson, Detailer, Nichols J. Bouras, Inc., Rock Hill, SC Mr. Kent Potts, Program Manager, Arvin Meritor, York, SC Mr. Matthew L. Teague, Engineering Technician, Delta Airport Consultants, Inc., Charlotte, NC Co-Facilitators Mrs. Louise C. Rhyne, Associate Vice President for Learning Resources Mrs. Lori Ochsner, Instructional Developer Recorder Mrs. Sylvia LaValle Maupin, CPS, Administrative Specialist Program Manager Mr. Mohammad Hossain Adapted from DACUM competency profile developed at York Technical College in 1998. Any changes, additions, or deletions have been made by listed panelists participating in a DACUM workshop at York Technical College on May 24, 2006.
