Mill Operator

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 to join our Northwest Pipe team in Saginaw, TX.  This position will train on days for 6 months then move to night shift.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential (2x per year)
• 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

Our Values

• 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.
• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
• 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 & 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 promotes a safe culture.
• Complies with all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Weld and splice pipe.
• 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

• Welding machines (wire & stick)
• Grinders
• Arc gouging equipment
• Torches
• Overhead crane
• Lock-out Tag-out
• Small forklift
• Shear
• 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.

• FCAW weld qualified

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 the essential functions.

Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity. 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.