I was just Hired as Autocad Draftsman for indl. pipe system!

[cadmuska]

Employer called me to start my job for next month as a autocad draftsman in a multinational company...and its my first time (im just a fresh graduate of an engineering coarse) :)

Please let me know about your idea/s in piping system (fiberglass reinforced pipe) or in the work of an autocad draftsman or any related profession , since its my first day in that job, so that i will be advantage when workingPLEASE give me your idea about:

1.piping designing (fiberglass reinforced pipe system) in autocad?

2.has anyone of you have this job before?(if so, give me an idea and your job description)

3. how is it being done? (if you have idea)

4.what will i do being hired as a autocad draftsman specifically for piping system?

5. Do you think working with "pipe designing system" is hard? or easy? and why?

6. Any "encouragement words"/ tips/ technique when working with autocad in my work space as a draftsman?


7.suggestion, comments?


-all ideas, comments, suggestion, recommendations, or any answer from you will be highly appreciated...and personally it will be a big help from all of you cad user or any profession there...


:) :) :) thank you very much to all of you who help. i will take all of your words when going to start working next month :) :) :)

[Cad64]

Cadmuska,
Didn't your new employer tell you what your job description was? He should have let you know what would be expected of you and what your daily duties would be.

The scenario you are most likely to experience, for at least the first three months, on your new job would be that of an intern. It's pretty much the same in any industry. When you are hired on as a new drafter, straight out of school, your basic responsibilities are to assist the senior drafters in whatever they need help with. You will be doing a lot of revision work, updating details and drawings, learning the company filing system and standards as you go. You will probably be teamed up with a senior drafter who will be your supervisor/instructor/mentor. You will work closely with this person and he will teach you what you need to know.

At the end of the three months, you will probably be evaluated on your perfomance. Your strengths and weaknesses will be discussed and your employer will let you know what he expects from you and what your next step will be.

The most important thing for you to do is to keep your eyes and ears open. Ask questions when you are unsure and take notes when you are being instructed. Think of yourself as a sponge and just soak up everything you can.

[cadmuska]

thanks again for the advice, mr. cad 64...

this is just what i need from a cad pro like you mr. cad 64! im now confident to work!

[Spacepig]

Hi Cadmuska

I can't really add much to what Cad64 said except congratulations on the new job, and if there's something you're unsure off and feel unable to ask your employer - we're always here to help :)

All the best

Spacepig

[ReMark]

Learn all the specifications related to FRP (fiberglass reinforced piping).

Learn the difference between "socket welded" pipe and "flanged".

Become familar with pipe sizing and fittings (tees, elbows, reducers, wyes, crosses and caps).

Learn how pipe is supported in both the vertical and horizontal plane.

Learn how to draw a piping layout in isometric and be able to dimension it.

Get a copy of Fibercast's pipe installation handbook (small and red) and study the definition of terms located at the back of the book.

Ask questions. Take notes. Make sketches. Then ask more questions.

[cadmuska]

my acknowledgement to:

1.mr. cad64

2.spacepig

3.remark**


-im counting on you guys for my future problem in working :) :) :)

**your information are more related? have you work in frb plant before? as autocad draftsman??

[cadmuska]

thanks remark!!!

can you give me some links you know, for me to research with all of your suggestions??? :) :) :)

[StykFacE]

can you give me some links you know, for me to research with all of your suggestions??? :) :) :)

lol, just sit back a chill out a bit.... it takes time to learn everything, and your employer knows your level of experience. they know that they'll be holding your hand in the beginning, and that is okay because they are teaching you the way they want things to go.

in most cases it takes years of experience to get where you will need to be. just let time be the teacher, just be sure and take in everything they teach you, that's how you go further in your career. 8)

[cadmuska]

noted mr. stykface :)

thanks for the advice :)

[ReMark]

I work for a small specialty chemical manufacturer. We use FRP piping for cooling water supply and return systems and to recycle condensate back to our make-up water tank.