How do you spell draftsman?

What is the proper way addressing a Draftsman? I'm trying to figure out the
title and how it's spelled

-Draftsman
-Draughtsman
-Drafter
-Drafting Specialist
-CAD Operator

Which are good and which are not?
What other titles can be applied?

 

Depends on where you live. In our neighborhood, "drafter" is the preferred
title. I tend to dislike "CAD Operator" because too many of those folks
know a little bit about computer software and nothing about drafting.
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Thanks for the input. I also have another question. What is the difference
between a Draughtsman and a Draftsman? Why are they spelled differently?

 

Draughtsman has its origins in the Queen's English. Draftsman is the
Americanized version. They mean the same thing.
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Oh Paul

Of course the Queen is English....

Watch out for Lizzy at 3pm....

Alan

 

Due to that man Fowler, I believe, who decided to simplify the spelling of
English (in America, that is), so he went through the language and did
just that - removed what 'he' considered to be unnecessary letters.

Nothing whatsoever to do with the present President of the United States,
whatever anyone on this side of the Atlantic might think )

Compliments of the season to you.

 

: Paul Turvill wrote:
: > Depends on where you live. In our neighborhood, "drafter" is the preferred
: > title. I tend to dislike "CAD Operator" because too many of those folks
: > know a little bit about computer software and nothing about drafting.
:
: I'd give a similar answer. IMO, a 'CAD operator' knows how to run
: AutoCad/Microstation or whatever application. He does not necessarily
: know anything about 'drafting'.
:
: I think the title would/should depend on what you expect from the
: person. A CAD Operator's duties would likely be limited to things
: requiring CAD skills but not necessarily much else. Maybe 'CAD
: Draftsman/Draughtsman'? I've never seen it used, but it may be
: appropriate. If their duties include any design, then maybe designer.
:
: Based on my experience, as Paul suggested, many degreed CAD operators
: are not qualified to make drafting decisions. They can do some of the
: work, but need much guidance in making drafting decisions.
:
: You'd be amazed at the looks I get from some people when I say
: 'orthographic projection'.
:

First or Third Angle???

Macleod

 

I believe the correct spelling is DRAPHTSMON.

thank you

 

"draftsperson" -- slightly more PC for the lady folk out there

 

"Drafter" avoids the gender issue altogether.
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Political correctness is crap. Draftsman.

 

I prefer "draftbitch" or draftbroad" for the women. )

 

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Question: what do you call a woman, who works in a drafting office?

Answer: what the hell is she doing out of the kitchen?

 

How often do you get slapped with a keyboard?

 

almost daily, how'd you guess? )

 

Perhaps - but the job search engines all use that term.

 

Bullshit in big piles is still bullshit.

 

Good one.

 

Hey I know what that is !!!!!! Whoooaaaa!!!!!!!

 

If your in Jamaica I'ld Imagine ~