Maintenance Mechanic I

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 Maintenance Mechanic I to join our Northwest Pipe team in Washington, WV.

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)
• Up to $5,000 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 Maintenance Mechanic diagnoses, repairs, maintains, inspects and performs preventive/predictive maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.  Assists in the departmental housekeeping and safety efforts, orders parts required to maintain repair part inventories, and works collaboratively with equipment repair mechanics, production counterparts, and vendors to ensure production workflow.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities

• Evaluate work environment for safe working conditions prior to any work being performed.

• Responsible for Lockout and Arc Flash procedures.

• Communicate with the maintenance supervisor, affected employees, plant leadership and maintenance mechanics on downtime, equipment issues, repair ETA’s, and parts and supply needs.

• Maintain and improve department lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.

• Troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Troubleshooting and repair of power transmission systems such as motors, gear reducers, couplers and precision shaft alignments.

• Starts and tests equipment or machinery before returning it to production and works closely with maintenance technician.

• Assists in the company’s Preventative Maintenance Program and follows all safety rules and regulations.

• Read precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, caliper, bore gauges, and dial indicators.

• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have all aspects of communications skills; interpersonal, written and verbal, for dealing with all levels of associates, and for writing reports, and reading instructions and parts manuals. Must also possess the following skills or aptitudes:

• Fluid Power (pumps, valves, and pneumatics, and seals) repair and maintenance

• Power transmission (bearings, brakes, clutches, drives, and lubrication) repair and maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Hydraulics and pneumatics

• Use of precision measuring equipment

• Use of test equipment

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

• Ability to secure power and lock out equipment for maintenance procedures

• 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

Education/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.

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.