Blasting and Painting Technician - Military Veterans

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all work performed is in a quality minded, tidy & accurate manner, prepare all surfaces and components as necessary to ensure the best possible product.
• Pressure wash wireline, flowline and winch components and assemblies to the highest standard removing all traces of contaminants in preparation for blasting or painting.
• Load the blast booth and blast each component to base metal removing all traces of previous paint and coatings.
• Rig up equipment and load the paint booth in preparation for spray painting. Clean components with thinners and apply masking tape to relevant areas to ensure a high-quality paint finish.
• Maintain the Blast Booth equipment and relevant PPE ensuring they remain in good working condition.
• Maintain the Paint Booth and painting equipment making sure that spraying equipment is thoroughly cleaned after every use and all relevant PPE remains in good working condition.
• Liaise with management monitoring and recording quantities of paint and blast media used.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the QA procedures and departmental work instructions.
• Actively participate in training as identified by the Service Manager and QHSE..
• Maintain a clean & organized work area, utilize safe work habits.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years' experience in blasting and painting.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications i.e., Word, Excel, Teams, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
• Ability to work overtime as required & a standard schedule 5days/week (Mon - Fri).
• Ability to read, understand and apply relevant instructions from NOV procedures.
• Operation of pressure blasting equipment.
• Operation of spray paint equipment and techniques.
• Operation of cranes and forklifts, etc. as required.
• Ability to read and apply Assembly Drawings/Procedures.
• Able to work well in a team environment as well as self-directed when working independently.
• Willingness to comply with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.
• Factory environment with large range in temperature changes.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend/stoop, push/pull and repetitive movement up to 12 hours daily.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $125 per pay period (bi-weekly.)
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.