Cement Finisher (Manufacturing)
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 Cement Finisher to join our Northwest Pipe team in Tracy, CA.
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:
- 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.
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:
The Cement Finisher is primarily responsible for prepping pipe, operating gunite machine and cement finishing of pipe in the coating and lining department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows all safety and company policies / procedures and promotes a safe culture
- Applies gunite to pipe by machine and hand application
- Operate gunite machine / hose
- Finish cement
- Inspect pipe before and after pipe is coated and or lined
- Prepares pipe for coating
- Cleans and inspects machines
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Applies various types of coatings to pipe by machine and hand application
- Loads and unloads product in to specific machines
- Perform preventative maintenance on machines
- Operate forklift and skip loader
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Must be able to operate a gunite machine / hose
- Must be skilled in cement finishing
- Must be skilled at operating various coating / lining machines and related equipment
- Must be skilled to apply a variety of coating / lining finishes by machine and hand application
- Reading gauges and watching guides
- Ability to read drawings to determine correct coating / lining to be applied to pipe
- Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification if required
- Able to operate skip loader / grader equipment
- Ability to use hand held radios for communicating
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum two years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
- Minimum two years experience with gunite machine / hose and cement finishing
- Minimum one year experience with coating / lining operation and application experience on steel pipe
- Minimum two years experience reading drawings
- Basic mathematics skills
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- None required
Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation 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, 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 reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
