Maintenance - Industrial Mechanic I

Northwest Pipe Company - Adelanto, 12351 Rancho Road, Adelanto, California, United States of America

Posted Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Build Your Future at NWPX

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment
, and Teamwork
, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water
.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
• Bonus Potential
• 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

The IEM is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining industrial equipment for a 100-acre facility.

• Follows all safety and company policies / procedures and promotes a safe culture
• Confers with operations 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
• 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 and/or excessive wear
• Logs/records repairs and maintenance performed
• Rigging and overhead crane operation, lifting device use and inspection and load calculations
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and performance of the essential functions

• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

• This position provides support to the Maintenance Department with a primary focus on the repair and maintenance of industrial equipment.

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

• This position may interact within all levels of the Northwest Pipe organization. Additionally, this position may have contact with business partners, customers, vendors, visitors and / or government agencies.

• Ability to problem solve, multitask and work independently with attention to detail
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work against and meet deadlines
• 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 trouble shooting and repair
• 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
• Some knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word and Outlook
• SAP knowledge preferred but not required

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience and/or training as an industrial mechanic in a similar environment
• Work hours vary or change based on operational needs
• Must be able to work overtime as required

The physical demands…