Maintenance Mechanic I at Geneva Pipe and Precast Company in Salt Lake City, Utah

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 Maintenance Mechanic to join our Geneva Pipe and Precast team in Salt Lake City, UT.

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) 


• On-Site Refreshments


• 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:

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 DUTIES AND 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 


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

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written


• 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 AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required, additional technical education and/or training is preferred

 

Northwest Pipe is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Company considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.

 

 

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