A professional who prepares working layouts and master drawings of automotive vehicle components, assemblies, or systems from specifications, prior layouts, well-defined sketches, models or verbal instructions sufficient for detailing, applying knowledge of conventional and computerized drafting techniques and procedures, automotive vehicle design, manufacturing processes and limitations, using conventional drafting instruments and computerized work aids. Responsibilities include:

• Studies specifications, sketches, notes, and other design data and measures prior layouts, using scales and dividers, to determine details and dimensions of components being laid out from superimposed views and sections of parts on layouts.
• Lays out on vellum major or minor components, assemblies, or systems in full-scale working layouts.
• Performs mathematical calculations to work out detailed additions to specifications, applying knowledge of mathematical formulas, using slide rule or digital calculators.
• Develops design of details not completely defined.
• Projects sections and auxiliary views of components on layouts.
• Makes corrections, revisions, and changes to layouts as directed by auto-design checker or automotive design drafter.
• Drafts master drawing of approved design on mylar, aluminum, or other materials.
• Specializes in laying out specific type of body or chassis components, assemblies, or systems.
• Coordinates and works in conjunction with other workers designing, laying out, or detailing same or related structures.
• May direct activities of detailers.