Technical Specialist

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

Job summary

Hussey Seating Company in North Berwick, Maine, is seeking a Technical Specialist (Drafter) to create detailed drafting solutions for fixed chair and telescopic platform seating. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that seating layouts meet customer specifications and applicable building codes.

The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in AutoCAD, excellent multitasking abilities, and a background in drafting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in drafting and design using AutoCAD.
• Experience with architectural drawings and customer orders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft seating layout submittal drawings for customer approval.
• Collaborate with teams to release orders to manufacturing.
• Create detailed manufacturing and installation drawings.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with MS Office

Ability to multitask

Strong mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate degree in drafting or related discipline

Five years drafting experience

Tools

AutoCAD 2024

MRP/ERP application

Job 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 determine how best to utilize existing designs and new approaches to provide high‑quality, cost‑effective product solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Incorporate architectural drawing information, sales order product information, and specified customer requirements to draft seating layout submittal drawings for customer review and approval. Ensure that seating layouts meet the requirements of the applicable building code.
• Work with customer service and project managers to obtain all product, building, and finish information required to configure and release orders to manufacturing on time.
• Collaborate with applications engineering to develop custom design solutions as required to meet customer and project specific design requirements. Assist with completion of all order‑related product testing.
• Utilize 2D CAD software to create submittal, manufacturing, and installation drawing packages. (AutoCAD 2024 preferred).
• Schedule material and parts for the manufacturing and installation of upholstered chair, stadium seating, and telescopic platform seating orders.
• Contribute toward continuous improvement objectives, both personal and business related.

Competencies

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of any major MRP/ERP application preferred.
• Basic knowledge of life and safety codes is a plus.
• Experience in metal, furniture, or fixture fabrication is 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, willingness 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 five 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.