Maintenance Mechanic II

Build Your Future at NWPX
At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.
Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.
For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water.

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
• Bonus Potential
• 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 Equal Opportunities and Safety


SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:
Under supervision perform mechanical maintenance and preventative maintenance work. Diagnose and repair gas, diesel and heavy equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and general plant equipment or other tasks as assigned. Coordinate with other maintenance personnel and production crews as needed. Work on special projects with Maintenance Mechanic and/or Plant Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Fabricate new equipment, modify existing equipment as needed.
• Maintain Power equipment: Forklifts, manlifts
• Work with other mechanics repairing equipment as needed.
• Perform general maintenance duties throughout facility.
• Help maintain safety, environmental and other equipment and programs as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery.
• Maintain machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Perform inspections on fire system, water system, and cranes.
• Design and build new equipment for various processes. Modify old equipment as processes change.
• Work with Plant Manager on projects.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written, and have basic communication skills; interpersonal, written, and verbal, for dealing with all levels and associates, and reading instruction and parts manuals.
• Must have a basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, or electronics.
• Must have experience working on diesel engines and equipment: motors & forklifts
• Must be able to read blue prints.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to operate the following tools and equipment:
• Hand tools
• Mobile and stationary equipment in plant.
• Drill press

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent required, additional technical education and/or training is preferred.
• 1 – 3 years of Production Manufacturing maintenance support is highly regarded.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work.

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

Physical Activity

Over 2/3 of the time:
• Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Standing/Sit: Remain upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to use hand tools.
• Grasping” Applying pressure to an ob