Welder / Fabricator at Tires Les Schwab in Prineville, OR

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is a strong technical contributor; passing all welding requirements for Les Schwab Equipment (LSE). Fabricates various types of products per Les Schwab’s (LS) request and vision; responsible for prepping and assembling metal products using various tools and machines. Strong ability to read blueprints/diagrams, layout materials, and complete fabrication builds with limited supervision.

Must be 18 years or older.

Day Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare materials for fabrication through the use of tools and equipment, following prepared drawings or blueprints to prepare materials/components for final assembly
• Create fabricated materials/items which may include, but are not limited to: steel/aluminum boxes, service bodies, alignment pit groups, quick lifts, benches, and cabinets

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to weld various materials in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Ability to use various welding equipment
• Strong ability to read blueprints/diagrams, layout materials, and complete fabrication builds with limited supervision
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and use large cranes to move materials and finished products
• Frequent lifting of equipment and materials weighing more than 20 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs without aid.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
• Work is performed in both inside and outside environments, subject to hazards associated with a welding/fabrication shop including high levels of noise.

BENEFITS:

• FREE medical healthcare option for employees
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement Plan - 100% paid for by the Company
• Paid time off / Paid holidays

Physical Requirements: Frequently required to lift, move, or transport equipment weighing greater than 20lbs, occasionally up to 50lbs without aid. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required grasp, finger, feel and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Subject to controlled inside and non-controlled outside environmental conditions. Subject to hazards, such as moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes, gases and smoke created by welding/cutting, etc. Subject to high levels of noise.

This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change. Additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned, as necessary. Employment remains “AT WILL” at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities.