THE PERKS
At SWS, perks aren’t gimmicks – they’re fuel. Everything we offer is designed to support people who push hard, grow fast, and take pride in elite technical excellence and leadership.
FOCUSED ON PERSONAL GROWTH
We’re serious about developing people. Coaching, training, mentorship, and leadership development are built into the way we work – not added on top.
RADICAL TRANSPARENCY & REAL FEEDBACK
You’ll always know where you stand. Clear expectations, direct conversations, and an environment where truth fuels growth.
A TEAM OF A PLAYERS
You’ll work alongside people who hold themselves to a high standard. No dead weight, no politics – just people who care deeply about excellence and each other.
MEANINGFUL WORK WITH REAL IMPACT
Everything you build is used by people working inches from live traffic and heavy machinery. Your craftsmanship keeps someone safe. That responsibility gives the work purpose.
OWNERSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY
Your ideas matter. Your decisions matter. And you’ll have the space to take real responsibility for outcomes – not just tasks.
A CULTURE OF RESPECT, HUMILITY & TRUST
We operate like a high-performing family: honest, supportive, humble, and aligned around doing what’s right – even when it’s hard.
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION FOR COMPETITIVE PERFORMERS
We reward impact, contribution, and high standards – not seniority or titles.
A STABLE, GROWING COMPANY WITH A CLEAR MISSION
We build professional-grade safety products trusted by crews who can’t afford failure. Our purpose is strong. Our trajectory is solid. And the future is bigger than the past.
WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?
OPPORTUNITIES FOR A-PLAYERS
At SWS, A-players aren’t defined by titles – they’re defined by mindset. We’re a team of people who thrive on challenge, bring their best every day, and push each other to new levels of excellence. If you’re energized by high standards, real ownership, and work that keeps real people safe – you’ll find your place here. If not, we’re not your team.
ENGINEERING
For innovators who design from real field insight -never assumptions.
- Builds from listening, not ego
- Turns user challenges into elegant solutions
- Obsessed with precision and continuous learning
- Thrives on solving problems that matter
FABRICATION TECHNICIAN
For builders whose craftsmanship reflects respect for the crews relying on every bolt, seal, and circuit.
- Builds with intention and pride
- Listens to user feedback and adapts fast
- Curious, mechanically minded, and calm under pressure
- Treats every product as if someone’s safety depends on it – because it does
ADMINISTRATIVE
For organizers who keep high performers aligned and focused on what matters: the client and the end user.
- Structured, proactive, and calm under pressure
- Manages time, tasks, and communication with purpose
- Tech-savvy with exceptional accuracy
- Enables teamwork that supports field-driven innovation
CUSTOMER SERVICE
For communicators who listen deeply and advocate fiercely for the people who depend on visibility to stay safe.
- Exceptional listener and problem-solver
- Steady in stressful moments; values truth over politeness
- Guided by core values and user impact
- Turns real feedback into real improvement
MARKETING
For storytellers and strategists who connect with the people using our products – not just the people buying them.
- Creates from authentic field understanding
- Speaks to real operators, not generic audiences
- Innovates boldly and learns relentlessly
- Thrives on turning insights into action
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
For operators who know accuracy and flow directly impact the people using our lights in the field.
- Detail-driven and dependable to the second
- Understands that precision upstream prevents risk downstream
- Adapts quickly to keep the team moving
- Owns outcomes, not just tasks
PURCHASING
For strategists who secure materials that honor our promise to the crews relying on our products.
- Listens closely to engineering and the field
- Negotiates with integrity and foresight
- Acts fast, thinks clearly, and adapts under pressure
- Protects quality, consistency, and reliability at every step
SALES
For relationship-builders who aren’t just selling lights – they’re protecting crews by understanding their world.
- Leads with curiosity and deep field listening
- Builds trust through honesty, reliability, and empathy
- Resilient, confident, and hungry to grow
- Focused on long-term relationships, not short-term wins
CO-OP STUDENTS
For Students Who Want Real Experience, Not Busywork
At SWS, we believe the best learning happens in the field – not in a classroom or a boardroom. That’s why we offer co-op placements that give students real responsibility and hands-on experience.
If you’re curious, driven, and eager to contribute – not just observe. You’ll find mentors here who will challenge you, support you, and help you grow into a true A-player.
Come learn with us. Come build with purpose.
TALENT ACQUISITION COORDINATOR
DAISY HERNANDEZ
I am passionate about people, and creating meaningful relationships, and fostering a positive work culture. I strive to ensure everyone is always given an equal opportunity and that their voices are heard. My role at SWS focuses on recruitment efforts, health and safety, and employee recognition, amongst other things.
Being part of a growth-minded team motivates me to never stop learning and continue to work on myself, both professionally and personally.
Friendly, good management, they take good care of their workers"
So proud to be working with a team that builds confidence,
I enjoy the small feel community and family-oriented atmosphere…
CLIENT CARE AND WARRANTY SPECIALIST
This job posting is for an existing vacancy, we are actively hiring to fill this role now.
Compensation: Starting at $48,000 per year (plus benefits)
Hiring Process & AI Use:
We use standard applicant tracking systems and do not use artificial intelligence to screen applicants.
Are You Ready to Lead the Charge?
Are you the type of person who turns problems into opportunities, and who goes above and beyond to create unforgettable client experiences? If so, we want you on our front lines. We’re on the hunt for a superstar who’s ready to elevate our client relationships to new heights.
This isn’t just another job, this is a mission. A mission to deliver excellence, to embody our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, and Growth in every interaction. If you’re ready to step up and make a real impact, read on.
Role Summary:
You are the human connection that keeps clients coming back. As the first point of contact, you’ll troubleshoot product issues, guide clients through solutions, and ensure every interaction reflects our world-class service standards. Your insights will improve our products. Your support will protect our brand. Your speed and empathy will keep fleets on the road.
We’re Looking for Someone who is:
- Client-focused: You listen fully, respond with care, and build real relationships
- Technically curious: You enjoy figuring out how things work and explaining them simply
- Growth-Minded: You learn fast and are eager to understand our products and client base
- Solution-oriented: You stay calm under pressure and love finding the fix
- Accountable: You take ownership, follow up, and never leave people hanging
- A strong communicator: You write and speak with confidence, clarity, and empathy
- A collaborative teammate: You bring a team-first mindset, but aren’t afraid to take the lead
What We Are NOT Looking For:
- Not a Call Centre: We are not looking for someone to just answer calls. We thrive on proactive engagement and personalized solutions. No scripts, no fluff.
- Not Afraid to Get Their Hands Dirty: If you’re not willing to step into the warehouse, inspect returned products, and understand how our technology works firsthand, this isn’t the role for you. Real client care starts with real product knowledge.
- Not Just Transactional: Pushing products without understanding the real needs of our clients is not our style. We seek meaningful interactions, not just transactions.
- Lack of Empathy: We are looking for someone to actively listen and empathize with our clients. We seek to understand our clients, no matter the situation.
- Not Cookie Cutter: We need someone adaptable, someone who understands that when it comes to clients, everything is situational. Processes are guidelines that can be applied case by case.
What You’ll Do:
- Be the First Line of Defense: You’re the first point of contact for our valued clients. Whether it’s an inquiry, a warranty concern, or technical support, you’ll respond with clarity, care, and professionalism.
- Tailor Every Solution: Listen, really listen, to understand client needs, then craft custom solutions that exceed expectations. You’ll troubleshoot, guide, and offer technically accurate advice that builds trust and solves problems.
- Be Technically Savvy: Confidently troubleshoot product issues such as connectivity problems, misapplications, or installation errors. You’ll bridge the gap between technical know-how and everyday client language.
- Turn Tough Situations into WOW Moments Go beyond solving problems, turn them into opportunities to impress. Create experiences so positive that clients become lifelong fans of SWS.
- Lead with Empathy and Precision: Receive, evaluate, and process warranty claims efficiently and empathetically. You’ll inspect returned products when needed and follow through relentlessly until the issue is resolved.
- Stay Organized & Client-Focused: Manage orders, invoices, follow-ups, and case details with laser-focused accuracy. Your attention to detail will drive a seamless experience from start to finish.
- Adapt Like a Pro: No two days are the same. You’ll think on your feet, adjust quickly, and always keep the client’s best interest at the heart of every action.
- Communicate with Confidence: Your words inspire trust. Whether written or spoken, your communication is clear, purposeful, and human.
- Collaborate and Contribute: Work cross-functionally with technical and internal teams. Share insights, contribute to process improvements, and help shape a stronger client experience.
- Own It: Take full responsibility for your actions and outcomes. You strive for excellence and are always ready to learn and grow.
- Stay Sharp: Keep up with evolving product specs, industry trends, and internal processes so you’re always ready to serve with the latest knowledge.
Ask Yourself This:
- Do you love talking to people and digging into the technical side of a product?
- Do you feel energized when you’ve helped someone fix something that was broken?
- Do you take pride in knowing your advice actually matters?
DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR (Website Accuracy, Analytics & Video Production)
This job posting is for an existing vacancy; we are actively hiring to fill this role now and grow our marketing team.
Compensation: From $60,000 annually (plus benefits)
Hiring Process & AI Use:
We use standard applicant tracking systems and do not use artificial intelligence to screen applicants.
The Mission
Own and improve the SWS digital experience so customers trust our information, understand our products, and feel supported before they ever contact us.
Our customers work in live traffic, snowstorms, roadside emergencies, and construction zones.
They do not have time for confusion. They do not have patience for unclear instructions. And they should never make a safety decision based on bad information.
Before they call us, they visit our website. That experience can always be better.
This Isn’t Just a Job. It’s Ownership.
We are not hiring someone to “post content.”
We are hiring the person who takes responsibility for how the world understands SWS.
When a fleet manager chooses the wrong product because a page was unclear, that matters.
When an end-user struggles because instructions were confusing, that matters.
When a customer trusts our information, that matters most.
Your work will directly affect customer confidence and company credibility.
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
- Detail-driven: incorrect specs genuinely bother you
- Technically curious: you want to understand how things actually work
- Growth-minded: you learn tools and systems quickly
- Accountable: you own outcomes, not tasks
- Solution-oriented: you fix problems immediately
- Client-focused: you think about the user first
- Organized: you build systems instead of relying on memory
- Collaborative: you work closely with other departments such as sales and engineering
- Clear communicator: you simplify without oversimplifying
- Persistent: you finish tedious improvements others avoid
- Open to new ideas: when asked “can the site do this?” you figure out how
- Proud of your work: you care if people rely on what you produce
What We Are NOT Looking For
- Not a social media influencer role
- Not a graphic-only design position
- Not someone waiting for instructions
- Not someone afraid of technical products
- Not someone who avoids feedback
What You’ll Be Responsible For
You will:
- Own product page accuracy (specs, manuals, images, downloads)
- Improve page clarity and navigation
- Monitor website analytics and identify friction
- Implement measurable improvements every week
- Produce product, demonstration, and instructional videos
- Translate technical information into understandable content
- Keep marketing, sales, and product information aligned
What This Role Really Is
You will quietly improve how an entire company operates.
Sales will use your pages.
Clients will rely on your videos.
End users will trust your instructions.
You will build systems that make SWS easier to work with.
Ask Yourself
- Do you naturally think client-first and want every digital touchpoint to feel like a world-class experience?
- Do you enjoy turning technical information into something clear and easy to use?
- Do you care deeply about user experience and notice friction others overlook?
- Do you want your work to have visible impact, not just sit behind the scenes?
TECHNICAL DRAWING CO-OP (8 – 12 months with possibility of extension)
This job posting is for an existing vacancy; we are actively hiring to fill this role now.
Compensation: From $22.00 per hour
Hiring Process & AI Use:
We use standard applicant tracking systems and do not use artificial intelligence to screen applicants.
Job Summary:
The Technical Drawings Co-op Student plays a key role in supporting the engineering team by creating accurate, detailed, and organized technical drawings that help bring product concepts to life and ensure smooth manufacturing processes. Working closely with our engineers, this student will contribute to real-world projects while learning to apply industry standards, improve workflows, and support cross-functional collaboration. Rooted in SWS core values, Collaboration, Accountability, and Growth, this role is ideal for a curious and motivated student who’s eager to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Create technical drawings including accurate 2D and 3D drawings for mechanical components and assemblies based on design requirements, using SolidWorks CAD software.
- Update existing technical drawings as needed based on design requirements and feedback.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining technical documentation, such as exploded views, and drawing packages.
- Maintain file organization for efficient knowledge transfer and manufacturing readiness.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Quality teams to ensure designs are clearly understood, manufacturable, and meet SWS’s reliability and performance standards.
- Adhere to SWS’s technical drawing standards, version control policies, and documentation guidelines to ensure consistency, clarity, and compliance with internal processes.
- Identify and suggest improvements to existing drawing templates, design workflows, or documentation practices to help increase efficiency, reduce errors, and support continuous improvement within the engineering team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement with a willingness to participate in personal growth initiatives.
- Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or related post-secondary program with a co-op/internship requirement
- Completed coursework in technical drawing, CAD, and mechanical design fundamentals
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
- Familiarity with engineering drawing standards (e.g., dimensioning, tolerancing)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Excellent communication skills, able to ask clear questions and share ideas
- Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow professionally
- Basic understanding of mechanical components, materials, and manufacturing processes is an asset
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines.
QUALITY SPECIALIST
This job posting is for an existing vacancy, we are actively hiring to fill this role now.
Compensation: From $53,000 per year (plus benefits)
Hiring Process & AI Use:
We use standard applicant tracking systems and do not use artificial intelligence to screen applicants.
This Isn’t Just a Quality Job. It’s Ownership of the Standard.
At SWS, our products work in the harshest environments imaginable. Snowstorms, live traffic, construction zones, roadside emergencies at 3 a.m.
When a warning light fails, it’s not just a defect. It’s a risk to the crews who rely on it. That’s why quality here isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about protecting the people who trust our equipment every day.
We are looking for a Quality Specialist who takes personal ownership of the standard behind every product we ship. Someone who sees a defect and asks why it happened. Someone who sees a process and asks how it can be improved. Someone who believes good enough is never good enough.
What This Role Really Means
This role is not about maintaining a quality system. It’s about building a culture of quality across the company.
Your work directly impacts:
- The reliability of our products in the field
- The efficiency of our manufacturing process The trust our customers place in SWS
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is
- Relentlessly Curious: You want to understand how things work, why failures happen, and how systems can improve.
- Accountable: You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks.
- Collaborative: You work across teams to solve problems and elevate standards together.
- Growth-Focused: You constantly look for ways to improve systems, processes, and yourself.
- Technically Grounded in Quality: You have a background in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing, or a related field.
- Detail-Driven: You notice the small things others miss, because those small things become big problems later.
- Data-Oriented: You use numbers, trends, and analysis to guide decisions.
What We Are NOT Looking For
- Not a Clipboard Inspector: Quality doesn’t live in a checklist. It lives in processes, systems, and accountability.
- Not a Passive Observer: If something isn’t right, you don’t wait, you investigate, improve, and fix.
- Not Siloed: Quality at SWS is not just a department. It’s a company-wide responsibility.
- Not Afraid of the Production Floor: You will spend time where the work happens, understanding processes firsthand.
What You’ll Do
- Build and Strengthen the Quality System: Design and implement quality protocols that ensure every product meets or exceeds our standards.
- Monitor and Improve Production Quality: Use metrics, analysis, and observation to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead Continuous Improvement: Drive projects that reduce defects, improve efficiency, and strengthen manufacturing reliability.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with production, design, product development, and materials teams to embed quality throughout every stage of the process.
- Strengthen Supplier Quality: Review supplier performance, audit materials and components, and work with the materials team to ensure incoming quality.
- Investigate Customer Quality Issues: Analyze product concerns, identify root causes, and help implement solutions that protect customer trust.
- Ensure Compliance and Documentation: Maintain quality records and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Advance Quality Technology: Research and implement new tools and systems that improve quality assurance and process control.
Ask Yourself This
Do you believe quality is something that must be built into a process, not inspected at the end?
Do you enjoy digging into problems until you find the real cause?
Do you want your work to directly influence product reliability and customer trust?
If your gut is saying “HELL YES”, we want to talk to you.
Apply:
Send your resume and a short note to careers@warninglightsinc.com explaining why this role speaks to you via our website or Indeed.
SWS Warning Lights Inc. is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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