Chair Technical Specialist Drafter - MP

Hussey Seating Company; Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Seating Company in Berwick, Maine is seeking a Chair Technician responsible for designing seating solutions for high-profile projects like NFL stadiums. The role involves interpreting documents, managing schedules, and working closely with engineering to provide solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree or extensive experience, knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor, and strong project management skills. Join a team dedicated to delivering quality products and exceptional results.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year Technical Degree and/or 5+ years of experience.
• Drafting experience in a manufacturing or technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural prints.

Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural documents and create submittal packages.
• Manage work schedule to ensure on-time completion.
• Coordinate review meetings and document changes impacting production.
• Create Bill of Materials for manufacturing parts.
• Construct comprehensive installation drawing packages.

Skills

Communication and teamwork

Project management

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Education

2 or 4 year Technical Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Chair Technician to design seating solutions to meet client product requirements for Hussey’s Fixed Seating product lines. Responsible for planning the drafting and scheduling portion of projects with efficiency, achieving both high quality and profitable results. This position has responsibility for large, high-profile projects such as NFL football stadiums and NBA basketball arenas. Some examples have been the Toyota Center in Houston, home of the NBA Rockets, Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, home of the NFL Steelers, and Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for interpretation of architectural documents in conjunction with sales order information to create quality submittal packages for client approval.
• Manage own work schedule and priorities commitments to ensure on-time completion of assigned tasks.
• Coordinate review meetings to go over drawing updates prior to submit to client.
• Keep track of and document all changes that would impact production.
• Keep milestones updated to accurately reflect the status of each project number.
• Create Bill of Materials for manufacturing parts.
• Construct comprehensive installation drawing packages for installers.
• Work with engineering to provide ETO solutions and assist with part drawings and item creation.
• Perform site visits to collect field information.
• Work multiple projects concurrently.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Ability to communicate and work well within a team.
• Able to excel in a busy, fast moving and target driven environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Project management and execution skills. Ability to develop plans, prioritize and achieve results.
• Strong analytical and computer skills in the following areas: AutoCAD, Inventor, Word, and Excel.
• Detail Oriented – able to pick up on minor differences or inconsistencies.
• Construction industry and building code familiarity.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural prints.
• Reliability – consistently available during core working hours.
• Ability to give timely responses to quick turn requests.
• Flexibility – able to adapt to unique drawing and scheduling requirements per project.
• Ability to travel, including international travel. (Would not typically be less than one week notice)
• Proactive in looking for ways to improve personal processes as well as company processes within own responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 or 4 year Technical Degree and/or 5 plus years of experience.
• Drafting experience working in a manufacturing or other technical field is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience using Autocad and Inventor is highly desirable.

Hussey Seating Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.