Hydro Bell Operator - II

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

Posted Monday, February 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM

With experience determining the level of supervision, a Hydro Bell Operator inspects bevels and landing on pipe, performs set-up and change over on the blowout station, and assures compliance with the specifications determined by the supervisor.

• Set up and changeover of end prep.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Assists with mill changeover.
• Maintains clear and precise documentation for set-up.
• Maintains accurate counts and tally of footage.
• Assists in finishing floor operations as needed.
• Assists in mill operation as needed.
• Operates overhead crane.
• Follows ISO procedures.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 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.

• Preps pipe for testing.
• Operates overhead crane.
• Other duties may be assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

HYDRO BELL OPERATOR I – this level of Operator is responsible for setting up end prep for all pipe products, and will grind and inspect product to fit specifications. The operator will also operate a crane used to move pipe products. 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.

HYDRO BELL OPERATOR II – this level of Operator is responsible for performing duties described for a Hydro Bell Operator I in End Prep, and must be cross-trained to work in the Hydro Department. The qualifications and experience of this level of operator must be at an intermediate to advanced 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.

Employees in this position may be responsible for providing on-the-job training (OJT) to new employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekends, or evening work.

Regular, reliable,…