How to hire a drawing checker

How to hire a drawing checker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step drawing checker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a drawing checker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new drawing checker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The drawing checker hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect drawing checker also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of drawing checker salaries for various roles:

   Type of Drawing Checker	Description	Hourly rate
   Drawing Checker	Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.	$20-45
   Computer Aided Design Designer	A computer-aided design (CAD) designer is responsible for creating plan outlines and project designs for a specific business need. A CAD designer utilizes various technologies and software applications to generate graphic illustrations... Show more	$19-42
   Mechanical Design Drafter	Mechanical design drafter develops detailed mechanical equipment designs and specifications needed for assembly and modifies them to repair defects and to minimize problems in the production. He/she often works with architects and engineers either in an office or via job sites with hands-on experience in computer-aided design (CAD) software and building processes, visual aptitude, and mathematical skills... Show more	$21-36

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Mechanical Drawings
   • Creo
   • CAD
   • Dimensional Accuracy
   • Asme Y14
   • Shop Drawings

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop custom macros for SolidWorks to automate many redundant processes.
   • Model checking perform utilizing Creo ModelCHECK in accordance with NASA and MSFC modeling standards.
   • Sheet metal & machine part design using Creo.
   • Design linear transducers and print wiring boards for commercial/military aircraft and aerospace applications.
   • Assist in the design of heating and cooling pipes for spacecraft and electronic systems.
   • Provide guidance and training to new hire engineers/designers on design best practices and drafting standards.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your drawing checker job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A drawing checker salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, drawing checkers' average salary in washington is 29% less than in west virginia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level drawing checkers earn 54% less than senior-level drawing checkers.
   • Certifications. A drawing checker with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a drawing checker's salary.

   Average drawing checker salary

   $63,658yearly

   $30.60 hourly rate

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   Entry-level drawing checker salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a drawing checker job description

   A drawing checker job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a drawing checker job description:

   Drawing checker job description example

   Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement and an exceptional work environment. Our culture is based on a strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.
   The Design Drawing Checker will: Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration. Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions. Review engineering drawings to ensure conformance to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards. Perform and/or review dimensional fit / tolerance analysis. Review drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5. Support project meetings and create reports. Produce/review other required design documentation. Perform other duties as assigned.
   REQUIRED: This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information. Education: Must have a 2 yrs in the field of vocational training , or a related field. Years of Experience: Must have 4+ years of recent and related work experience. Must have the ability to produce/review drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5. Must have experience using solid modeling CAD software including experience using PTC CREO or Pro Engineering.
   PREFERRED: Familiarization with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500). Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755). Six (6) years of experience designing and/or reviewing flight hardware and creating/reviewing drawings for NASA/JSC. Six (6) years of experience using PTC CREO or Pro Engineering.
   WORK LOCATION: This position is located onsite; no hybrid or remote working will be available for this position.
   BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.
   DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.
   STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS: All of Bastion's employees must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives, they must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented. In addition, they must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and must be organized with good time management skills.
   BASTION BENEFITS: Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
   INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.
   VACCINE MANDATE: In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or who have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
   
   Bastion is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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5. Post your job

   To find drawing checkers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any drawing checkers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level drawing checkers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your drawing checker job on Zippia to find and recruit drawing checker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit drawing checkers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new drawing checker

   Once you've found the drawing checker candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new drawing checker. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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