Industrial Equipment Mechanic (Heavy Equipment) chez Northwest Pipe Company

Get ready to grow with us!
Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products—and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking a Industrial Equipment Mechanic I to join our Northwest Pipe team in Washington, WV.

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance (1st of month after hire)

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

• Weekly Paycheck

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Bonus Potential

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (day 1 of employment) 

• Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunities for Career Advancement 

• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety 

Our Values:

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.

• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.

• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.   

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

The Industrial Mobile Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining industrial mobile equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:        

• Follows all safety and company policies / procedures and promotes a safe culture
  
  

• Confers with operations and observes, tests and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction
  
  

• Repairs, replaces, adjusts and aligns components of machinery and equipment
  
  

• Fit bearings, shafts, attach motors and connect and align couplings and belts to precise tolerances
  
  

• Performs pipe fitting of both threaded and welded pipe of various sizes
  
  

• Fabricates replacement parts
  
  

• Test-run repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs
  
  

• Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment and machinery
  
  

• Examines parts for defects, such as breakage and/or excessive wear
  
  

• Logs/records repairs and maintenance performed
  
  

• Rigging and overhead crane operation, lifting device use and inspection and load calculations
  
  

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  
  

• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance is required to be able to perform the essential functions

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.  

• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to problem solve, multitask and work independently with attention to detail

• Basic math skills

• Ability to work against and meet deadlines

• Knowledge in the operation, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

• Ability to read and/or interpret mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic blueprints or schematics

• Understanding of overhead crane trouble shooting and repair

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

• Some knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and Outlook

• Listening to what production counterparts are saying and asking questions as appropriate
• Managing one's own time and taking initiative
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in teams
• Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory agency protocols as they pertain to daily duties
  

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, some electrical skills are necessary.

• The ability to read schematics and plans.

• Must be competent with the use of PC, email, text messaging, internet research, and software-based maintenance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Experience operating large industrial equipment preferred.

• 1 - 2 years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I – this level of Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for providing mechanical maintenance work to machinery in all neighboring Saginaw locations.  Individuals in this position operate, work with and are around large industrial equipment.  Training is provided and duties are routinely carried out under close supervision; however, close supervision is not always available for routine and repetitive tasks, and these tasks can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned.  As work experience is gained, employee may be assigned to more advanced tasks that include more responsibility.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II – this level of Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing duties described for a Maintenance Mechanic I in the Hydro Department.  The qualifications and experience of this level of Mechanic must be at an intermediate to advanced level.  Duties are carried out under limited to close supervision.  As additional work experience is gained, the employee may be assigned to tasks that are more difficult in nature and require more responsibility. Employees in this position may be responsible for providing on-the-job training (OJT) to new employees.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment are below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.

NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.