Welder - Military Veterans

Primary Responsibilities

• Able to understand direction and fulfill a task at the shop or rig location.
• Ability to travel & work in WTX up to 2 weeks when needed & work in the shop or rig location.
• Ability to work some weekends.
• Perform assignments under immediate or moderate supervision
• Perform arc and oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing on various ferrous and nonferrous metals, in accordance with established methods and procedures
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, engineering information sheets, work orders, checklists and test report.
• Able to participate and identify root cause of assembly and testing failures.
• Use hand tools and power tools to secure parts in place.
• Assembles and disassembles National Oilwell Varco proprietary and other proprietary oilfield equipment.
• Reports any material discrepancies or material defects to area supervisor.
• Effectively communicate with Supervisor/ Manager to quickly resolve problems related to products and procedures.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand, sit, bend, and reach particularly for sustained periods of time
• Must be able to communicate, converse with, and exchange information by means of the spoken and written word
• Must be able to lift 25lbs to shoulder height
• Able to perform light physical effort to lift or move materials up to 40 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in the South Texas & WTX weather environments, Cold, Hot, Rainy, & Windy Conditions.
• Machinery operation requires the use of forklift & safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors and work boots
• Standing 85% of the time
• Available to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work at night.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Welding experience for 3+ plus years
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to weld using 7018 STICK electrodes
• Demonstrable proficiency with assembling, testing and calibrating complex devices in a manufacturing or similar work environment.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of test equipment including but not limited to, bench power supplies, hand-held meters, etc.
• Relevant experience reading and understanding of drawings and specifications
• Experience with all types of hand tools such as: torque wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, wire strippers, and crimping tools.
• Attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills.

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)
• Employees and their spouse enrolled in a medical plan can receive up to $350 (pre-tax) each per year for participating in Choose Well-being Rewards
• 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