Drafter

STOW Group•Romeoville, IL

20h

About The Position

The Draftsman produces assembly and fabrication drawings in an efficient and qualitative manner according to the Project Engineer’s designs. As a Draftsman racking, you... Responsible for motivating/ensuring everyone works safely and according to the stow QSHE standards to ensure that all work is done in a safe, efficient, and qualitative way You comply with the attitude of Lean and continuous improvements in the organization You are responsible for ensuring that all executed activities and processes are in compliance with stow’s QSHE standards, policies, instructions, and local legislation

Requirements

Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or bachelor’s in Drafting, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Proven experience using AutoCAD to produce detailed assembly, structural, and fabrication drawings.
Experience preparing drawings for steel structures, rack systems, or similar industrial/mechanical systems (storage racking experience strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of structural and fabrication drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, materials, and connection details.
Ability to read and interpret design sketches, and technical specifications.
Familiarity with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and experience checking consistency between drawings and BOMs.
Knowledge of basic steel fabrication and manufacturing processes.
Experience coordinating with Project Engineers and incorporating design changes accurately and efficiently.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or errors in drawings and documentation.
Ability to manage multiple drawing packages and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with standard drafting practices, drawing standards, and file management/version control.
Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working both independently and as part of a project team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with warehouse racking systems, ASRS, or automated material handling systems.
Familiarity with RMI / MH16.1 or similar racking standards.
Exposure to modeling software (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks) for coordination or reference.

Responsibilities

Produce detailed assembly drawings for racking systems using AutoCAD, including layouts, elevations, sections, and connection details.
Prepare complete structural drawing sets in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes, and company standards.
Develop accurate fabrication drawings for rack components, including dimensions, tolerances, materials, and finishes using Autodesk Inventor.
Coordinate closely with Project Engineers to translate engineering designs, calculations, and concepts into clear, constructible drawings.
Revise and update drawings based on engineering changes, field feedback, and project requirements.
Verify that Bills of Materials (BOMs) fully match the drawings and ensure drawings are consistent with approved BOMs.
Identify and resolve discrepancies between drawings, BOMs, and design inputs, and communicate issues promptly to the engineering team.
Respond to and help clarify technical questions from assembly and fabrication teams, providing drawing clarifications as needed.
Ensure drawings are prepared to support efficient fabrication, assembly, and installation of rack systems.
Maintain organized drawing files, version control, and documentation in accordance with internal procedures.
Support project schedules by delivering drawings on time and coordinating priorities with engineers and project managers.
Assist with continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, and best practices for racking systems.
Ensure that project information and drawings are properly stored in accordance with engineering guidelines.
Follow the correct approval flow in compliance with engineering guidelines.
Share technical knowledge with engineering team members.
Provide training and support to peers.
Participate in training and professional development activities.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of CAD software.
Maintain and continuously improve relevant technical knowledge and skills.