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Maintenance Mechanic

National Oilwell Varco

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Wichita, KS
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Third Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with Maintenance Manager and/or Facility Manager to establish a program to eliminate downtime in trouble areas.
  • Repair production equipment safely and as quickly as possible after a breakdown
  • Work on assigned projects
  • Fabricate and install new equipment
  • Maintain machinery according to Preventative Maintenance Program
  • Troubleshoot equipment
  • Utilize safe work habits
  • Wear appropriate PPE
  • Comply with all NOV Company policies, guidelines and procedures
  • Comply with all HSE policies, guidelines and procedures
  • Comply with all Quality policies, guidelines and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work overtime and shift work as required.
  • Standing up to 12 hours daily 
  • Walking up to 12 hours daily 
  • Bending/Stooping up to 12 hours daily 
  • Repetitive Movement (shoveling/sweeping/fastening) up to 12 hours daily. 
  • Lifting weights up to 50 lbs. regularly 
  • Push/Pull up to 12 hours daily
  • Travel less than 10%

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Background in fabrication, mechanical and electrical repair with the use of shop tools.
  • A forklift license is preferred.
  • Ability to read precision gauges.
  • Ability to use hand tools correctly and safely.
  • Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties as required. 
  • Ability to learn technical repair and assembly guidelines and procedures. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to read drawings, instructions, or repair and assembly operations.