Technical Specialist

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 Technical Specialist (Drafter) to draft fixed chair and telescopic platform seating solutions. This role entails reviewing product requirements, using AutoCAD for design, and ensuring compliance with building codes.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in drafting or equivalent experience and possess strong mechanical aptitude. Collaboration with project managers and engineering teams is essential for timely order releases.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with 2D CAD software.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and desire for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Draft seating layout submittal drawings for customer review and approval.
• Work with project managers to release orders to manufacturing.
• Utilize AutoCAD to create manufacturing and installation drawings.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Working knowledge with MRP/ERP application

Basic knowledge of Life and Safety Codes

Experience in metal, furniture, or fixture fabrication

Strong mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate degree in drafting or related discipline or 5 years drafting experience

Tools

AutoCAD 2024

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW :

As a Technical Specialist (Drafter), this person will be responsible for drafting fixed chair and telescopic platform seating solutions to satisfy specific customer requirements. This individual will review the product requirements on customer orders and will determine how best to utilize existing designs and new approaches to provide high quality, cost effective product solutions.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Incorporates architectural drawing information, sales order product information and specified customer requirements to draft seating layout submittal drawings for customer review and approval. Responsible for ensuring that seating layouts meet the requirements of the applicable building code.
• Works with customer service and project managers to obtain all product, building, and finish information required to configure and release orders to manufacturing on time.
• Works with applications engineering to develop custom design solutions as required to meet customer and project specific design requirements. Assists with completion of all order related product testing.
• Utilizes 2D CAD software to create submittal, manufacturing and installation drawing packages. (AutoCAD 2024 preferred)
• Schedule’s material and parts for the manufacturing and installation of Upholstered Chair, Stadium Seating, and Telescopic platform seating orders.
• Contributes towards continuous improvement objectives, both personal and business related.

COMPETENCIES :(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Working knowledge with any major MRP/ERP application preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Life and Safety Codes is a plus.
• Experience in metal, furniture, or fixture fabrication a plus.
• Ability to multitask and succeed in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Desire and ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work, make commitments, and manage several concurrent projects through to completion in a timely fashion.
• Ability to participate in and lead initiatives to improve the way work is completed within the Engineering Team.
• Desire for continuous learning, willing to accept new challenges and ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• Associate degree in drafting or related discipline or 5 years drafting experience.

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.