Coating and Lining Operator

Northwest Pipe Company - Saginaw, 351 Longhorn Road, Saginaw, Texas, United States of America

Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 8:00 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
• 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 C&L Operator (Ringer) is primarily responsible for prepping pipe and cement finishing of pipe in the coating and lining department. Under ongoing supervision, installs and removes rings from product, applies cement patch, loads and unloads pipe, mixes raw materials, grinds and modifies product.

• Helps load, unload, and move products, materials and equipment safely and efficiently on vehicles.
• Installs and removes rings on pipe.
• Ensures rings are inspected and maintained properly.
• Mixes cement and prepares material for patchwork.
• Performs cement labor as needed by lead person and/or supervisor.
• Ensures ISO procedures are performed correctly.
• Follows all safety and company policies/procedures and promotes a safe culture.
• Prepares pipe for coating.
• Finish cement.
• Counts and marks all materials.
• Inspect pipe before and after pipe is coated and or lined.
• Performs other duties as needed by the supervisor.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

• May provide support to the Supervisor and Lead in the preparation, application and finishing of cement lined steel pipe.

• Work hours vary or change based on operational needs.
• Must be able to work on Saturdays and overtime as required.

C&L OPERATOR I – this level of Operator is responsible for loading and unloading cement and pipe products, along with being able to operate a crane. Individuals in this position operate, work with and are around large industrial equipment. Training is provided and duties are routinely carried out under close supervision; however, close supervision is not always available for routine and repetitive tasks, and these tasks can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned.

As work experience is gained, employee may be assigned to more advanced tasks that include more responsibility.

C&L OPERATOR II – this level of Operator is responsible for performing duties described for a C&L Operator I. The qualifications and experience of this level of operator must be at an intermediate level. Duties are carried out under limited to close supervision. As additional work experience is gained, the employee may be assigned to tasks that are more difficult in nature and require more responsibility.

C&L OPERATOR III – this level of Operator is responsible for performing duties described for a C&L Operator II. This level of operator requires advanced training, qualifications and experience. Duties are routinely carried out under minimal supervision. Employees in this position may be responsible for providing on-the-job training (OJT) to new employees.

• Must be able to operate large industrial…