Mill Operator I at NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY in Washington, West Virginia

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 Mill Operator I to join our Northwest Pipe team in Washington, WV.

WE OFFER:

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


• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time


• Weekly Paycheck


• 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 

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 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.   
  

ABOUT THE JOB:

Operates spiral mill, counts and marks lengths of pipe, splices coil and completes proper documentation under ongoing supervision.  Trains other mill operators on special mill techniques and/or procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs some preventive maintenance.

• Operates mill.


• Grinds welds and end finish.


• Sets up equipment.


• Marks pipe.


• Performs cleaning and grinding as required


• Moves pipe with overhead crane.


• Ensures general housekeeping and safety.


• Performs ISO procedures.


• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the lead or supervisor.


• Follow all safety and company policies / procedures and promote a safe culture.


• Complies with all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and regulations.


• Wear all the required personal protective equipment.


• Weld and splice pipes.


• Break down coils.


• Maintain housekeeping within all production, storage and waste areas.


• Follow all work instructions, procedures, and job safety (JSA’s)


• Properly identify (mark) pipe with the use of spray paint


• Effectively communicates issues to management
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

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


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 


• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 


• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


• Welding machines (wire & stick)


• Grinders


• Arc gouging equipment


• Torches


• Overhead crane


• Lock-out Tag-out


• Small forklift


• Shear


• Misc. hand tools


• Ability to use precision measuring equipment including but not limited to measuring tape and 100th diameter tape
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma, GED; or one-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• On-the job training by other mill operators who have experience, knowledge and insight into the job.
  
  

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sub arc welding (Some facilities do have their Mill Operators operate the sub arc welding machine)

 

JOB SCOPE:

• Various tasks listed are conducted daily - some more than others.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

MILL OPERATOR I – this level of Mill Operator is responsible for operation of mechanical mill and requires minimum experience. Additionally, individuals in this position operate, work with and around various hand tools and welding equipment.  Duties are routinely carried out under close supervision; however, supervision is not always available for routine and repetitive tasks, which can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned.  As work experience is gained and additional welding certification are obtained, the employee may be assigned to tasks that are more difficult in nature and require more responsibility.

 

MILL OPERATOR II – this level of Mill Operator is responsible for performing duties described for a Mill Operator I.  This level of Mill Operator requires additional training, skills, certification, and experience.  Work normally is performed under limited to close supervision. As additional experience is gained, the employee may be assigned to tasks that are more difficult in nature and require more responsibility.

 

MILL OPERATOR III – this level of Mill Operator is responsible for performing duties described for a Mill Operator II.  This level possesses advanced qualifications, experience.  Work normally is performed under minimal supervision.  Employees in this position may be responsible for providing on-the-job training to new employees.

 

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 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

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