I don't really care about the name. I just want to get the respect that I
deserve from those I give my business cards to. When they say "CAD Technician"
some people automatically think that you are the lowest of low. When I deal
with support and technical stuff, some people don't respond in the same way
if they think I am just a "CAD Technician". The appropriate title somewhat
explains some of my abilities and decision making level.
Thank you all so far for your replies,
Jamie
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Jamie Richardson
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"F. Gump" wrote:
> What's in a name?
> Sr. CAD something or another.
>
> "Jamie Richardson" wrote in message
> news:3D1B5536.A542D15D@ns.ericksenroed.com...
> > I have finally got up the nerve to ask the boss for a title change. His
> > response was to mark up my business card and give it to him. So....
> >
> > My current title is CAD Technician. I use the Title CAD Coordinator in
> > my email titles because it seams more appropriate when handling support
> > stuff, but this is not official. My current duties consist of :
> > installation of CAD software on computers, customization or AutoCAD,
> > support for CAD software, electronic signatures, monthly CAD
> > meetings/training, plotter support/supplies, software support for all
> > applications on computers, hardware support for all computers, provide
> > backup for IT when he is gone, etc. This is a short list of my job
> > duties. I would say they are the same as some of the list that have been
> > posted for duties of a CAD Manager.
> >
> > Our CAD Manager who is also the IT guy still does some of this, most of
> > the duties have been shifted onto me or I do them the majority of the
> > time. Also as a CAD Technician I am given the big jobs to work on
> > because I am supposedly one of the only ones to be able to handle them.
> > Almost all engineers request me to be on there jobs. On these jobs I am
> > talking daily with people that are pretty high on the totem pole and aid
> > in making important decisions. I would be considered a Project Leader
> > type person that may or my not have someone under me to help on a
> > project.
> >
> > My question is what are some titles others are using for people in
> > positions like this. I pretty much have my hands into everything, except
> > the engineering stuff. My thoughts are that I need 2 titles. One for
> > the technical side of things I do and one for the drafting and
> > management side of things. I was thinking CAD Coordinator and CAD
> > Technician Project Leader. Any Ideas or comments would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thank You,
> > Jamie
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