Engineering Technician at Alcom LLC – Bonner-West Riverside, Montana

Company Overview:

ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs

Our team proudly manufactures 160+ standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs

At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.

Position Summary

The Engineering Technician supports Alcom Manufacturing’s Engineering team by assisting with product design, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role bridges engineering design and manufacturing execution, ensuring trailer designs, components, and processes are accurately documented, tested, and implemented on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineers with the development, modification, and maintenance of trailer designs, components, and assemblies
• Create, revise, and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and specifications
• Assist with prototype builds, product testing, and validation activities
• Support manufacturing by troubleshooting design or process issues and recommending improvements
• Collect and analyze data related to product performance, quality, and manufacturing efficiency
• Assist with engineering change notices (ECNs) and ensure changes are communicated and implemented accurately
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams
• Support continuous improvement, cost reduction, and standardization initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and applicable regulations
• Maintain organized engineering records and documentation systems

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and hands-on manufacturing experience
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering support role (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Proficiency with basic measurement tools and inspection equipment
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, or trailer/manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Understanding of BOMs, routings, and manufacturing processes
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives
• Basic understanding of quality systems and engineering change processes

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to spend time in both office and production floor environments
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb as required in a manufacturing setting
• Use of appropriate PPE when on the production floor

Competency

• Technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Why Join Our Team?

• Be part of a growing company that values innovation, craftsmanship, and technology-driven efficiency.
• Lead a department where your work directly impacts operations and profitability.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on quality and integrity.

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:

• Benefits effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid employee life insurance
• 401k matching - vested immediately with a company match up to 4%
• 80 hours of holiday pay
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

DISCLAIMER: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.