Technicians trained in the Drafting and 3D Technologies degree program at M State are in demand in a wide range of jobs related to manufacturing and engineering throughout the region. Students use multiple two- and three-dimensional software platforms to generate drawings of parts, assemblies and layouts and other manufacturing and construction-related documentation needed by employers. The curriculum uses 3D printing, 3D scanning and rapid prototyping for transforming student designs from computer models to three-dimensional solids.
Drafting and 3D Technologies Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Locations: Moorhead
Drafting and 3D Technologies Diploma
Locations: Moorhead
Mechanical Drafter regional wage
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The work of design technicians is challenging and varied, with job opportunities as mechanical drafters, mechanical engineering technicians, designers and prototyping technicians with engineering firms, mechanical design firms and manufacturers.
Description: Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Typical education level:Associate's degree
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Data source: Career Coach with current geographical area: up to 100 miles away from Moorhead
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279 Employed in your area
10 Estimated annual job openings
42 Approaching retirement age
The average retirement age in the U.S. is 65 years old. Mechanical Drafters in the 55-64 and the 65+ categories are 1-10 years away from retirement. When older workers retire, there will likely be a demand for new workers.
Age Group | # of Workers | % of Workers* | |
---|---|---|---|
under 25 | 39 | 14% | |
25-34 | 87 | 31% | |
35-44 | 55 | 20% | |
45-54 | 56 | 20% | |
55-64 | 35 | 13% | |
65+ | 7 | 3% |
* Based on county-level occupational demographics
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M State's Drafting and 3D Technologies program has an articulation agreement with Minnesota State University Moorhead. Graduates from M State's program can transfer into MSUM's bachelor's degree programs in Operations Management and Construction Management.
Articulation agreements ensure that students completing specified coursework or degree programs at M State will transfer into designated programs at partner universities or colleges according to the terms of the agreement. This cooperative effort eliminates or minimizes the questions and confusion that sometimes accompany transfer and allows our students to be confident that their degree from M State will satisfy a substantive portion of the completion requirements for the bachelor's degree at the university or college they will be attending.
Last modified: September 15th, 2017 at 01:40pm