Fabrication Welder - Blueprint-Driven Metalwork (Day Shift)

lesschwab; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan — 100% company funded

Paid time off

Job summary

Les Schwab Equipment is seeking a strong technical contributor to fabricate and assemble metal products per our request and vision. You will read blueprints, layout materials, and prep components for final assembly in a shop environment. The role requires passing welding requirements and working with various tools during day shift.

The successful candidate will handle diverse fabrication tasks, operate welding equipment, and coordinate with teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Material layout

Forklift certification

Crane operation

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Customer service

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Les Schwab Equipment is seeking a strong technical contributor to fabricate and assemble metal products per our request and vision. You will read blueprints, layout materials, and prep components for final assembly in a shop environment. The role requires passing welding requirements and working with various tools during day shift.

The successful candidate will handle diverse fabrication tasks, operate welding equipment, and coordinate with teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.