AM General
Technical Illustrator
AM General, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326
INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL
AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.
We
R.I.D.E.
with Sgt. Smith!
We are
R esponsive We have
I ntegrity We are
D ynamic We exhibit
E xcellence
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research engineering drawings and source documentation provided by technical writers and/or Maintenance Engineers to ensure accurate development of technical illustrations to support the text involved in the preparation of Military manuals and technical publicationsEnsures that Illustrations that are created using Draw and Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator software or board techniques utilize information gained by research of engineering drawings (imported Cad drawings or prints), visual observation of equipment, photographs, and close coordination with Technical Writers and Maintenance EngineersSupports engineering and other staff with decal and data plate production and assists in some preparation of artwork for sales and promotional brochuresKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Graphic Design3 – 5 years of equivalent experienceIntermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, Visio3D visualization, Adobe Creative Suite, PTC IsoDraw, UGS NX, Teamcenter Visualization ProfessionalDesktop publishing and graphic design experience, as well as be able to manipulate and extract data from PDF documentsAbility to read blueprints and technical materials/drawingsUnderstanding in the concept and use of Digital Camera equipmentKnowledge of drawing perspectives and anglesBasic mechanical aptitudePHYSICAL EFFORT
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focusHearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicateHand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasksManual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controlsAgility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areasClimbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balanceLifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistancePhysical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groupsStamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periodsWORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noisesTeamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplaceListening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accuratelyAbility to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competentlyMethodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production lineConcentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
No travel required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.
We
R.I.D.E.
with Sgt. Smith!
We are
R esponsive We have
I ntegrity We are
D ynamic We exhibit
E xcellence
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research engineering drawings and source documentation provided by technical writers and/or Maintenance Engineers to ensure accurate development of technical illustrations to support the text involved in the preparation of Military manuals and technical publicationsEnsures that Illustrations that are created using Draw and Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator software or board techniques utilize information gained by research of engineering drawings (imported Cad drawings or prints), visual observation of equipment, photographs, and close coordination with Technical Writers and Maintenance EngineersSupports engineering and other staff with decal and data plate production and assists in some preparation of artwork for sales and promotional brochuresKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Graphic Design3 – 5 years of equivalent experienceIntermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, Visio3D visualization, Adobe Creative Suite, PTC IsoDraw, UGS NX, Teamcenter Visualization ProfessionalDesktop publishing and graphic design experience, as well as be able to manipulate and extract data from PDF documentsAbility to read blueprints and technical materials/drawingsUnderstanding in the concept and use of Digital Camera equipmentKnowledge of drawing perspectives and anglesBasic mechanical aptitudePHYSICAL EFFORT
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focusHearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicateHand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasksManual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controlsAgility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areasClimbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balanceLifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistancePhysical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groupsStamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periodsWORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noisesTeamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplaceListening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accuratelyAbility to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competentlyMethodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production lineConcentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
No travel required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)