Laborer – Assembly

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 Laborer – Assembly to join our ParkUSA team in Houston, TX.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential (2x per year)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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.

About the Job

The Production Worker is responsible for a variety of tasks including cleaning and preparing forms, bed layout, placing forms, setting embeds, working in the yard, placing and finishing concrete as well as picking the individual panels. Some Production Workers also assemble meters and backflows and perform hydrostatic testing.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities

In the Assembly area:

• • Complete an assemble meters & backflows in a timely manner
  • Hydrostatic test assembly to verify proper assembly procedures were taken

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in safety regulations and quality control related items
• Must have sufficient visual acuity and clear speech to perform the essential functions of the job effectively.
• Regularly attend work and be punctual
• Must be skilled in using both hand and power tools
• Regularly lift at least 50 lbs.
• Operate overhead cranes for lowering rebar cages, placing and pouring concrete and stripping products
• Assist other trades within the plant as required
• Assist with project work as directed by Department Manager
• Comply with all ParkUSA policies, procedures and guidelines
• Work professionally, cooperatively and politely in a team environment and with customers.
• Learn, organize and prioritize work, delegate tasks as necessary.
• Handle multiple tasks, work independently, recognize issues and solve problems.
• Use hands and fingers and have manual dexterity
• Stand/bend/stretch/reach/kneel/crawl, etc.
• Stand for sustained periods of time
• Climb ladders and have no fear of heights
• Read a tape measure
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Education/Experience

• Must be 18 yrs old or older
• Highschool Diploma, GED or equivalent
• General knowledge of manual labor
• Read and understand shop tickets, documents, (including piece tickets), drawings and follow instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
• Able to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.

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

Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check.

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.