Blasting and Painting Technician - Military Veterans
at National Oilwell Varco
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
New Iberia, LA
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Since 1841, National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has been dedicated to ensuring customers receive the highest quality oilfield products and services.
Leveraging over 800 worldwide manufacturing, sales and service centers, National Oilwell Varco supplies customer-focused solutions that best meet the quality, productivity, and environmental requirements of the energy industry.
National Oilwell Varco is a worldwide leader in providing major mechanical components for land and offshore drilling rigs, complete land drilling and well servicing rigs, tubular inspection and internal tubular coatings, drill string equipment, extensive lifting and handling equipment, and a broad offering of downhole drilling motors, bits and tools. National Oilwell Varco also provides supply chain services through its network of distribution service centers located near major drilling and production activity worldwide.
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