Maintenance Mechanic at NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Looking for an opportunity with career growth? Motivated to cross-train? Want to work for a highly respected team? Then we want to hear from YOU!

 

Northwest Pipe Company, a North American leader in the manufacturing of welded steel pipe, is looking for dynamic, energetic and career-minded people who can make a difference and will immediately contribute towards taking our company to the next level. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support our growing operations at our Portland (St John’s), Oregon facility.

 

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: 

Repairs, maintains, and performs preventive/predictive maintenance on plant equipment.  

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Confers with operators 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 or excessive wear.

·       Welds to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.

·       Records repairs and maintenance performed.

·       Rigging and overhead crane operation, lifting device use and inspection and load calculations.

·       Other duties may be assigned.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

·       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 troubleshooting and repair.

·       Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

·       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.

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

·       High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and

·       One to three months related experience and/or training; or

·       Equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to touch; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

·       The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·       The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.

·       The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

·       The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

·       Employee must be able to work at heights of 60 feet and above the ground.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please send your resume to https://prd01-hcm01.prd.mykronos.com/ta/6079263.careers?ApplyToJob=1812220063

 

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.

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.

 

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