POSITION TITLE: TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE/DRAFTER

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: ENGINEERING MANAGER

LOCATION: LEOMINSTER, MA

Role Overview: As a Technical Associate Drafter, you will play a vital role in supporting special projects and strategic initiatives within our engineering department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Engineering with special orders, communications, strategic projects, testing, and providing crucial support to ensure timely completion and delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI), Engineering Change Notices (ECN), and Engineering Change Requests (ECR) to facilitate seamless transitions and improvements.
• Offer factory support to address technical issues and optimize production processes.
• Demonstrate design capabilities for specials, new products, and fixtures, leveraging creativity and technical expertise (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with Autocad and SolidWorks is advantageous for interpreting and modifying technical drawings (preferred but not required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite for documentation and communication purposes.

Experience:

• Ideally, 1-3 years of experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design and drafting purposes. However, candidates with strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn CAD systems will be considered.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure project timelines are met and contribute to successful product launches into production.
• Maintain a positive "can-do" attitude, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Structured and organized approach to tasks, demonstrating strong time management skills.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with customers and internal stakeholders.

At AIS we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Employees. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

AIS offers a friendly and casual workplace with a competitive salary and benefits program. Benefits include medical and dental, 401K, FSA, and a bonus program. We are looking for someone with a good work ethic and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment as we continue our strong growth in the marketplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, membership in or application to the uniformed services, physical or mental disability or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Supporting special projects and strategic initiatives within our engineering department