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Our core activity is the development and manufacturing of top-quality racking systems, mobile basis, and automated shuttles. Our customers benefit from much better utilization of their warehouses (up to 70% more pallet storage than traditional rack!), maximized vertical space, improved accuracy in pallet selection, and minimizing labor costs and product damage.

Over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 9 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

Early 2021, we opened our US Office and have already grown to over 70 people. It’s exciting times to be at stow!

Location:

Romeoville
, United States

Job Description

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

Qualifications

Tasks & 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.

Administration: 

  • Ensure that project information and drawings are properly stored in accordance with engineering guidelines.

  • Follow the correct approval flow in compliance with engineering guidelines.

Training & Development: 

  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • 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 Have (Optional)

  • 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.

Additional information

What’s in it for you

  • Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield), Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 20 days PTO, 5 days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
  • Partial tuition reimbursement after 12 months
  • Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401K with employer match, currently 4%
  • Gross Salary

Salary Range: $80k to $87k

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

stow US provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

Unsolicited representations by third parties (recruitment agencies, headhunters, …) of CVs via mail and/or telephone for our vacancies are considered as direct applications where no compensation is provided to the third party. Any T&Cs from these third parties will not be accepted unless upon signature of the T&Cs by a person in charge of HR. Candidates remain registered in the system for 12 months and cannot be proposed again during this period.

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