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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 Laborers for our Morning Shift to join our team in Portland, OR.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance (1st of month after hire)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time-off
• Weekly Paycheck
• OVERTIME!
• 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs various general labor work including shoveling, clean up and removal of damaged lining
• Operation of hand tools and equipment

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives OTJ to apply various coatings and linings to pipe by machine and/or hand application
• May also cross train to learn how to apply and operate machines / equipment for other various types of pipe coatings
• Finish cement
• Inspect pipe before and after pipe is coated and or lined
• Cleans and inspects machines
• Loads and unloads product in to specific machines
• Operate forklift and skip loader
• Ensures pipe is cleaned prior to entering paint machine area
• Loads and unloads product in the paint and tape machine area
• Assists workers in diagnosing problems associated with the taping and painting of product
• Inspects and maintains paint and sandblasting machine to ensure production of quality product
• Loads paint product on paint machine in a safe manner
• Operates poly paint machine in a safe manner
• Follows SOX and ISO procedures
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Must be able to learn how to operate a variety of coating & lining machines and equipment
• Capable of following all safety requirements, work rules and regulations
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
• Ability to read gauges and watch guides
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification if required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prefer experience in a heavy manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The environmental conditions for this position include inclement outdoor extremes of cold, heat, dust, wind and various forms of precipitation.
• Walking, moving around and or standing eight (8) hours or more per day. Walking includes moving within a 100 acre facility with dirt roads and uneven ground.
• Recurring climbing and descending of stairs throughout the day to perform work at heights. Work for this position can be performed at an elevated station and requires a comfort with heights and balance.
• A minimum amount of sitting may be required for this position.
• There is repetitive hand-wrist, elbow and shoulder motion required for this position for approximately eight (8) hours during the work day.
• Lifting and or retrieving items of 0-50 pounds without assistance; 50 – 100 pounds with assistance and 100+ pounds with mechanical assistance.
• While operating a forklift or skip loader must be able to press clutch, brake and gas pedals and the ability to control equipment with mechanical hand levers.
• In the course of a normal day additional physical activities include bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching and climbing ladders.
• Exposure to a wide range of varying degree of moderate to excessive noise levels.
• Sight must be within normal ranges to determine that machines are running properly. Specific vision abilities also include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth and the ability to adjust and focus.
• 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.

Northwest Pipe Company is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of welded steel and precast water infrastructure products, employing over 900 skilled workers in locations across North America. With positions ranging from the manufacturing floor to sales, and from engineering to administration and management, Northwest Pipe offers rewarding work experiences and opportunities to grow your career. We know our success depends on the unique contributions of our diverse employees, and we're committed to promoting and valuing diversity and inclusion as we continue to grow our team.