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Industrial Maintenance Welder

National Oilwell Varco

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Navasota, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG, TIG, arc, and oxy-acetylene welding on ferrous and nonferrous metals
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturer specifications
  • Inspect welds and finished products to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Operate welding equipment, hand tools, and shop machinery safely and efficiently
  • Maintain compliance with company safety policies and procedures

Job Duties

  • Create quality welds according to blueprints and weld symbols
  • Prepare materials by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting steel and aluminum parts
  • Lay out, position, align, fit, bolt, clamp, and tack-weld components for final welding
  • Set up and weld parts using applicable welding equipment
  • Change welding wire and gas tanks as needed
  • Perform arc and oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing using established procedures
  • Use geometry, arithmetic, structural design, and metal thickness calculations to complete fabrication work accurately
  • Maintain required production and welding documentation
  • Inspect completed welds for accuracy and quality standards
  • Perform additional work-related duties as assigned
  • Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements

Education and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Commercial welding experience required
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints required
  • Current and valid welding certification preferred
  • Welding school or vocational training preferred
  • Must pass the Grant Prideco welding test

Veterans Welcome

  • At NOV Grant Prideco, we value the dedication, discipline, and skills that military veterans bring to the workforce. We proudly welcome veterans to apply and become a part of our team.

Learn More

Learn more about ushttps://www.nov.com/about/our-business-units/grant-prideco
To learn more about our benefits: https://usbenefits.nov.com/