Firematic
Full-line firefighter equipment distributor and manufacturer
Mechanical Engineer - CAD Drafter
About the job
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, CAD Design, or a related technical field.
- A minimum of 2 to 5 years of professional drafting experience.
- Use SolidWorks to accurately and proficiently model complex structural sheet metal assemblies.
- Produce clear, production-ready manufacturing drawings with accurate dimensioning and notes.
- Use SolidWorks to lay out complex plumbing systems and electrical harnesses, ensuring adequate space and proper clearances for installation, routing, and correction allowances.
- Solid experience with SolidWorks PDM and managing organized design libraries.
- Read written specification documents and use drafting knowledge to design products that strictly meet customer requirements.
- Accurately identify design or fitment problems and form practical solutions in a clear manner.
- Basic understanding of automotive engineering principles and manufacturing limits.
- Understand the capabilities and limitations of CNC waterjet machinery, CNC press brakes, welding processes, and standard shop tooling.
- Create detailed assembly, fabrication, and welding work instructions.
- Maintain an extreme level of detail in models, bills of materials, and drawings.
- Work as part of a team to troubleshoot and produce accurate production designs.
- Deal with customers, staff, and vendors in an enthusiastic, cheerful, and helpful manner.
- Learn and translate essential technical details regarding fire apparatus via CAD software.
- Design emergency vehicle bodies and chassis cab accessories using SolidWorks software products.
- Produce precise 2D fabrication and 3D assembly drawings for shop employees to use when building new emergency vehicles.
- Ensure CAD system configurations incorporate all large and small components to avoid mechanical conflicts when assemblies are erected.
- Document clear cable routing and wire harness paths during the design of complex sheet metal assemblies.
- Report to the Sales Engineer to synchronize design documentation and production scheduling.
- Follow all company safety procedures when observing or operating on the production floor.
- Ensure products and drawings remain consistent with customer requests.
- Generate and maintain parts lists and bills of materials to order necessary components for each vehicle.
- Keep an organized parts and design library accessible to fellow engineers and drafters.
- Present vehicle designs to customers during pre-construction meetings and document key notes.
- Communicate regularly with management and assigned salespeople regarding design updates.
- Regularly check shop work against drawings for quality assurance and provide technical feedback to shop staff.
- General welding or shop fabrication knowledge.
- SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, DraftSight, AutoCAD, or Inventor experience.
- Emergency Vehicle Technician certification or background.
- Emergency vehicle sales, service, or manufacturing background.
- Automotive or electrical harness design or drafting experience.
- Familiarity with NFPA apparatus standards.
About the company
Firematic Supply Co is a regional firefighting equipment distributor and manufacturer serving the Northeast. It designs, sells, trains, and services gear used by first responders, including Pierce apparatus, MSA SCBA and gear, Hurst extrication tools, Vetter lifting bags, BRAT brush trucks, and Amerex extinguishers. The products support firefighting operations by providing breathable air, locating hotspots and people with thermal imagers, detecting hazardous gases, cutting and lifting debris, lifting and stabilizing loads, and reaching rugged areas. The company differentiates itself with a 50+ year track record, in-house manufacturing, a broad product catalog, comprehensive services, and an awards-winning regional focus, aiming to meet and exceed first responders’ needs with high-quality gear and strong after-sales support.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town of Brookhaven, New York
Founded
1961
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Firematic posted 2026 news on Pierce facilities upgrades and stock truck programs.
- Firematic continues leveraging dealer-network breadth, including BME fire trucks and Skeeter Brush Trucks.
- Long Island and Patterson service centers support recurring repair, parts, and upgrade revenue.
What critics are saying
- The April 21, 2026 Fullerton antitrust complaint names Firematic alongside Oshkosh and Pierce.
- Pierce dealer dependence ties Firematic fortunes to Oshkosh pricing, supply, and product cycles.
- Consolidation into New York and Connecticut concentrates revenue in municipal fire spending budgets.
What makes Firematic unique
- Firematic is the official Pierce dealer across New York and Connecticut.
- Churchville Fire Equipment acquisition expanded Firematic to all New York in 2023.
- Firematic sells apparatus, rescue tools, PPE, and full truck service across New England.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Company News
A fire equipment company with operations in Tonawanda is under new ownership after the acquisition of Churchville Fire Equipment by Firematic Supply Co.