Welder​/Fabricator

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

• 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 is not limited to: steel/aluminum boxes, service bodies, alignment pit groups, quick lifts, benches, and cabinets

• 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.

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

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.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities.

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.

Our founder, Les Schwab, built his business from one store to hundreds of locations across the western states, a massive supply chain hub, and a state-of-the-art headquarters, making Les Schwab one of the largest independent tire businesses in the United States. Les believed in treating customers like family. Although he passed away in 2007, his vision remains at the core of the company’s culture: give people more for their money, reward employees for their expertise and hard work, earn people’s trust, and everyone benefits.

Today, the 8,000+ employees of Les Schwab Tire Centers are proud to carry on this legacy. Our unparalleled profit-sharing and benefits package is designed to reward you now and into your future.

Competitive compensation Profit sharing bonus Retirement plan funded by Les Schwab Company paid training Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Vacation & holiday pay Life Insurance Short & long-term disability Les Schwab is an equal-opportunity employer.