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CAD Designer Drafter

B & G Industries Inc
Watertown, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

Job Title: CAD Drafter Designer

Location: Watertown, SD

About B&G Industries:

B&G Industries Inc. is a national supplier of premium utility truck bodies, located right in the heart of the Midwest. We are a growing company and are looking for skilled, hard working people to grow along with us. Established in 1999, B&G Industries is a family-owned and operated business that has quickly grown to well over 100 employees. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of custom utility truck bodies. B&G is located in Watertown, South Dakota and our community offers a wide range of activities from hunting and fishing to golf and camping. Whether you are single or looking for something new or have a family and looking to plant roots and grow, Watertown welcomes you. This position offers a full line of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) investment opportunity. Come be a part of our team and apply today!

About the Job:

B&G Industries, Inc. is looking for a qualified, passionate CAD Drafter Designer to help design products and support manufacturing as part of our engineering team. In this role, the candidate would have ownership of designing products to unique customer specifications, and providing custom engineered solutions as needed. If you enjoy modeling and drawing in SOLIDWORKS, and watching your designs come to life, this job is for you. The CAD Drafter Designer will be responsible for ensuring products meet engineering quality requirements, and are manufacturable. In this role, the designer will be responsible for ownership of the product lifecycle including communication with the customer, and other departments including production, inventory. Minimum 1 years of post-education product design experience utilizing SOLIDWORKS sheet metal is desired. Hands-on manufacturing experience and being process-oriented is a plus. SOLIDWORKS is preferred but other CAD software experience may be considered. Candidates should have a high mechanical aptitude, be skilled in organization, and have an eye for detail. Candidates should also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compensation will vary based on various factors including experience and qualifications. B&G Industries is an equal opportunity employer EOE. To learn more about B&G Industries, please visit our website at www.BGindustries.us

Job Responsibilities:

  • Create accurate 3D models, Drawings and BOMs per order specification using SOLIDWORKS CAD
  • Communicate with customers on a regular basis
  • Perform design modifications based on internal quality, manufacturing, and customer feedback
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, inventory and the rest of engineering to ensure high quality and accuracy
  • Perform functional and tolerance analysis of products to ensure proper fit, form and function
  • Support design of jigs, fixtures and other tooling improvements
  • Adhere to B&G standards and best practices
  • Storage, organizing and distributing product documentation
  • Issuing change notices to production
  • Utilize SOLIDWORKS Product Database Management (PDM) system
  • Assist with new product development and provide custom engineered solutions as needed
  • Assist with and/or lead continuous improvement projects
  • Other Responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, skills and Abilities

  • Work independently or part of a team depending on the project needs
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Self-starter and takes initiative
  • Growth mindset
  • 1 year post-education product design experience utilizing SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software required. Civil and architectural software is excluded.
  • 1 year post-education product design experience utilizing SOLIDWORKS SHEETMETAL is a plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required
  • Automotive wiring experience is a plus
  • Experience with Monday.com is a plus
  • Product Database Management (PDM) experience is a plus
  • CSWPA- Solidworks Sheet metal certification is a plus
  • CSWPA-DT Solidworks Drawing certification is a plus
  • CSWPA-WD Solidworks Weldment certification is a plus
  • Lifting up to 15 pounds and sitting for long periods of time

Education: Associates degree (AA or AS) or equivalent experience preferred

Compensation: B&G Industries is a competitive business and compensation will vary based on various factors including experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full Time Monday - Thursday 6am – 4:30 pm (10 hours), overtime as assigned

Job Location:

· In-person, on-site in Watertown, South Dakota

· Hybrid or remote opportunities are not available for this position

· Relocation to Watertown, SD 57201 or the ability to commute is required before starting work. Relation assistance is not provided.

Other:

· US Work Authorization required

· B&G Industries, INC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • $2,500 Sign-on bonus

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • SolidWorks: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Location:

  • Watertown, SD 57201 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Watertown, SD 57201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Watertown, SD 57201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23

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