Designer

At Speedrack, you're not just an employee - you're an owner. Since 2023, we've been 100% employee-owned, which means everyone here has a real stake in our success. Fewer than 1 in 200 American companies can say the same. 

Ownership matters. It drives collaboration, innovation and pride in everything we do. When you join Speedrack, you join a team that's invested in each other and in the future we're building together. 

We also believe in giving back. Through our Speedrack Serves initiative, employee owners strengthen the communities where we live and work. Every team member is encouraged to participate, with up to 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year for company-sponsored volunteering.

We know the value of balance. From team-building events to training opportunities to company-wide celebrations, we create opportunities to connect, recharge, and have fun together. 

Our culture blends hard work with teamwork, collaboration with innovation, and purpose with pride. 

At Speedrack, you'll find more than a job - you'll find ownership, community, and a team that works hard and plays hard together.

Designer

Job Summary

Responsible to prepare complex drawings for projects, fabrication drawings, perform material take-offs and adhere to Speedrack’s drawing standards.        

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for actively supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives of the facility
• Prepare and review both standard and special fabrication drawings using AutoCAD for use by the manufacturing facilities       
• Prepares quotes, approvals, installation layouts, and detail drawings for permitting & installation of complex storage rack projects 
• Generates accurate drawings from the Engineer’s sketches and directions 
• Revise and update drawings and “Bills of Material” in response to customer changes, design changes, and/or corrections     
• Ensure that details provided on drawings are complete, clear, and precise by utilizing appropriate drawing scales, sizes, part numbers, and accurate dimensions  
• Develop & implement a proficient understanding of Speedrack’s manufacturing operations to ensure drawings contain all the necessary information for fabrication and construction 
• Effectively communicate work status to the Engineering team
• Perform material take-offs as needed
• Provide work-hour estimates for completion of current tasks
• Demonstrates the capabilities of handling multiple or difficult tasks with supervision  
• Operate drawing plotters and replace paper rolls & toner cartridges as necessary
• Maintain general housekeeping and orderly work area(s)
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance at the worksite for the duration of scheduled shifts, including mandatory overtime
• Understand and comply with all company policies, procedures, rules and standards
• Maintain professional, cooperative, respectful and ethical conduct when interacting with coworkers, customers, vendors and the public
• Meet established productivity, quality, accuracy and performance standards while completing assigned work in a timely manner
• Effectively and consistently support the company mission, vision and values
• Responsible for all other duties, procedures and instructions as required by the job function, or as assigned, to meet organizational needs

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree preferred
• 2D AutoCAD training and experience
• Structural or Mechanical drafting

Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read & write
• Must be able to type using a personal computer, creating forms, and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as copier, fax, calculator, etc.
• Capable of working well with co-workers of different cultural backgrounds
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Must be able to work flexible hours 

Certifications or Licenses

• None

Working Conditions

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting. This role may occasionally travel for business purposes.

• Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to operate office equipment
• Work Schedule:
  • The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with occasional evening or weekend work as needed to meet deadlines or attend events
  • Work schedules may vary based on position/department
  • Travel: up to 10%

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position and may be subject to change as necessary.

Benefits include 401k, ESOP, Life AD&D, Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance, Identity Theft, Medical and Dependent Care FSAs, Voluntary Life AD&D, Pet Insurance and AFLAC plans.