Heavy Equipment Mechanic at NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY in Adelanto, California

Job Description:

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-II to join our Northwest Pipe team in Adelanto, CA. 

 

WE OFFER:

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


• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time-off


• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match


• Bonus Potential


• Up to $2,500 per year 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 

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  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.


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


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  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 IEM is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining industrial equipment for a 100-acre facility.

 

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 and performance of the essential functions

 

 SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

 

JOB SCOPE:

• This position provides support to the Maintenance Department with a primary focus on the repair and maintenance of industrial equipment.

 

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

 

 INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• This position may interact within all levels of the Northwest Pipe organization.  Additionally, this position may have contact with business partners, customers, vendors, visitors and / or government agencies.

 

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 and Word and Outlook


• SAP knowledge preferred but not required

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred


• Minimum 5 years’ experience and/or training as an industrial mechanic in a similar environment

 

Work Hours / Shift:

• Work hours vary or change based on operational needs


• Must be able to work overtime as required

 

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. 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. 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.

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