Drafter - Designer
Wilson Trailer CompanySouth Dakota, United States • Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Wilson Trailer Company, a family‑owned manufacturer founded in 1890, designs and builds high‑performance, over‑the‑road trailers that combine advanced aluminum construction with superior durability and value. Leveraging corrosion‑resistant aluminum in critical structural areas, the company produces trailers capable of hauling larger payloads while delivering lower maintenance costs and extended service life. With headquarters in Sioux City, Iowa and four modern production plants across the Midwest, Wilson Trailer delivers customized solutions and comprehensive after‑sale support to meet the exacting demands of commercial transportation clients. Guided by a fourth‑generation leadership team and a legacy of craftsmanship, the company positions itself as a global contender in the design, manufacture, and marketing of transportation products.
Job Description
Wilson Trailer Company is seeking an experienced Drafter-Designer at either our Dakota Dunes, SD or Sioux City, IA locations. Drafters & Designers will create drawings and bills of material, contribute to process improvements, and utilize drafting standards and techniques to Computer Aided Design (CAD) system.
Requirements
- Utilize and apply drafting standards and techniques to Computer Aided Design (CAD) system.
- Prepare complete sets of drawings which include technical layout, multiple view, detail drawings and assembly drawings.
- Establish advance material requirements and bills of material;
- Utilize mathematical formulas to compute weights, load capacities, dimensions, quantities of material, etc.
- Interface with internal staff as well as customers and vendors regarding technical issues pertaining to parts, design, usage, specifications, etc.
- Provide guidance to Drafters as needed.
- Check work for accuracy and compatibility with standards.
- Review production orders and correctly identifies and orders the special parts required. Issue Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN).
- Improve processes and conditions to create an environment that is more productive, including learning and applying advanced CAD capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Flexible work schedule
- Casual environment