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Autocad Designer - Warehouse Racking Systems (2D Design)

KPI SolutionsKansas City, MO

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level AutoCAD Designer to join our engineering/design team. The successful candidate will create accurate 2D warehouse storage layouts and rack installation drawings using AutoCAD. This role involves designing material handling and pallet storage systems, including Selective Pallet Rack, Push Back Rack, Drive-In Rack, Pallet Flow Rack, and rack modules, while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and company design practices.

This position is ideal for recent graduates or individuals beginning their career in drafting, CAD design, or warehouse storage system design. Seasoned designers are more than welcomed to also inquire.

Key Responsibilities

  • * Prepare detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for warehouse racking systems.
  • * Design warehouse layouts based on customer floor plans and project requirements.
  • * Create rack elevations, plan views, sections, and installation drawings.
  • * Produce accurate layouts for:

    o* Selective Pallet Rack

    o* Push Back Rack

    o* Drive-In Rack

    o* Pallet Flow Rack

    o* Rack Modules

  • * Modify existing drawings based on engineering or customer revisions.
  • * Ensure drawings meet company drafting standards and project specifications.
  • * Verify dimensions, rack capacities, aisle widths, clearances, and storage configurations.
  • * Generate bill of materials (BOMs) and drawing packages for manufacturing and installation.
  • * Coordinate with sales, engineering, project managers, and estimation teams.
  • * Maintain organized project files and drawing revisions.
  • * Review customer markups and implement design changes accurately.
  • * Support quality control by checking drawings for accuracy and completeness.
  • * Follow warehouse safety guidelines and applicable rack design standards.

    Requirements

  • * Basic knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.
  • * Understanding of engineering drawings and drafting principles.
  • * Ability to read architectural and warehouse floor plans.
  • * Good mathematical and measurement skills.
  • * Strong attention to detail.
  • * Good organizational and time-management skills.
  • * Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • * Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • * Willingness to learn warehouse storage systems and material handling equipment.

    Preferred Knowledge

  • * Selective Pallet Racking
  • * Push Back Racking
  • * Drive-In Racking
  • * Pallet Flow Systems
  • * Rack Modules
  • * Warehouse layout planning
  • * Material handling systems
  • * Structural steel drawings
  • * Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

    Education

  • * Associate's degree or Diploma in:

    o* Drafting Technology

    o* CAD Technology

    o* Mechanical Engineering Technology

    o* Civil Engineering Technology

    o* Industrial Technology

  • * Or equivalent technical training or relevant experience.

    Experience

  • * 0–2 years of AutoCAD drafting or design experience.
  • * Internship or academic project experience is acceptable.
  • * Experience with warehouse racking systems is a plus but not required.

    Technical Skills

  • * AutoCAD 2D
  • * Microsoft Ofice Suite
  • * PDF editing software
  • * Familiarity with CAD standards and layer management

    Physical Requirements

  • * Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
  • * Ability to review large-format engineering drawings.
  • * Occasional travel to project sites or warehouses, if required.
  • Key Competencies

    •* Attention to detail

    •* Problem-solving

    •* Accuracy

    •* Team collaboration

    •* Time management

    •* Adaptability

    •* Willingness to learn

    •* Customer-focused mindset

    Typical Daily Tasks

    •* Create new warehouse rack layouts in AutoCAD.

    •* Revise existing customer drawings.

    •* Design Selective, Push Back, Drive-In, and Pallet Flow rack systems.

    •* Prepare installation and approval drawings.

    •* Update rack modules and configurations.

    •* Coordinate with project engineers and sales representatives.

    •* Verify drawing dimensions and material lists.

    •* Submit completed drawing packages for review.

    Career Growth Opportunities

    An Entry-Level AutoCAD Designer can progress into roles such as:

    •* AutoCAD Designer II

    •* Project Manager

    This role provides a strong foundation in warehouse storage design, AutoCAD drafting, and material handling systems while offering opportunities to advance into engineering and project management positions.

    Benefits

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Health Care Concierge Service
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
    • Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
    • Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
    • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Milk Stork Program
    • Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
    • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
    • Training & DevelopmentKPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.

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    KPI Solutions lists this role as a Full-time position.
    What experience level is required for this role at KPI Solutions?
    KPI Solutions is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
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    KPI Solutions offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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