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Associate Designer (Not Remote)

Altec

The Role

Overview

Create CAD drawings and support engineering design for equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical review
  • design coordination
  • cad drafting
  • erp setup
  • model preparation
  • safety

Tasks

-Ensure technical reviews are completed for quality assurance -Collaborate with engineers and technical experts to ensure design accuracy -Follow established specifications to prepare models and drawings -Create and update basic CAD drawings and perform part setup in ERP systems -Travel may be required, occasionally on short notice -Maintain safety and attention to detail in all tasks

Requirements

  • solidworks
  • 3d cad
  • drafting
  • degree
  • communication
  • time management

What You Bring

-High School Diploma or GED -Two years of drafting experience -Mechanical Design Certificate (e.g., Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate) -Four-year applicable degree -3D CAD experience preferred (especially for mechanical drafters) -Two-year applicable degree -Strong verbal and written communication skills -Ability to work independently and collaboratively -Detail-oriented with strong time management skills

Benefits

-Tuition Assistance Program -Wellness Programs & Incentives -Flexible Spending Accounts -Life & Supplemental Insurance Options -Short & Long-Term Disability -Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Coverage -Mental Health & Employee Assistance Programs -Paid Vacation, Holidays & Parental Leave -401(k) with Traditional and Roth Options + Company Match

The Company

About Altec

-Born in 1929, it grew from a small utility equipment business into a global brand. -Public and private fleets rely on its signature bucket trucks, cranes, digger derricks and aerial devices to connect communities. -Over the decades it evolved into multiple divisions—from manufacturing and rental to capital services—under a unified holding structure. -Bolstered by strategic acquisitions, it blends in‑house fabrication with custom engineering across its North American facilities. -It pioneered fleet electrification and data‑driven fleet insights, integrating telematics and digital analytics into heavy equipment. -Flagship projects range from electrical utilities and telecom lines to tree‑care, signage maintenance and contractor fleets.

Sector Specialisms

Electric Utility

Telecommunications

Tree Care

Lights and Signs

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