Hydro Bell Operator -Night Shift

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

Posted Thursday, July 9, 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

Under frequent supervision, specializes in operating hydro testing and belling equipment. Assists in the departmental housekeeping and safety efforts and works collaboratively with other members of the department and production counterparts to ensure production workflow.

• Follows 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
• Preparing pipe for hydro testing
• Hydro testing of pipe
• Make belling calculations involving the addition and subtraction of fractions
• Belling of pipe per specifications
• Performing end preparation of pipe including cutting of bevels, miters and square cutting
• Maintain all required paperwork associated with hydro and belling applications
• Inspects, cleans and performs basic preventative maintenance on machines and equipment
• Maintain housekeeping within all production, storage and waste areas
• Follows all work instructions, procedures, and job safely analysis (JSA’s)
• Reading of drawings
• Properly identify (mark) pipe with the use of spray paint or stamps
• Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment
• Effectively communicate issues to management
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and performance of the essential functions

• Safely operate machinery certified to use – overhead crane, forklift
• Propose standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job safety analysis(JSAs)
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

• Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: oxygen acetylene & natural gas cutting torch, power tools, air grinders
• Must be able to use precision measuring equipment including but not limited to measuring tape and 100 th diameter tape
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, multitask and work independently with attention to detail
• Ability to work against and meet deadlines
• Basic math skills

• None

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preference given to individuals who have previous Hydro / Belling experience
• 1 year pipe finish experience preferred

Very heavy work:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Over 2/3 of the time:

• Reaching:
  Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.
• Standing/Sit:
  Remaining upright in a stationary position,…