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Production Welder (Intermediate Welder)

National Oilwell Varco

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Cedar Park, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Who Are We?

NOV is a Fortune 500 company and a global leader in drilling products and services, supporting energy operations around the world. With a strong commitment to safety, supported by a robust global Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) program, we put people first in everything we do.

NOV Energy Products and Services integrates industry-leading expertise, advanced technology, and high-quality products to help customers maximize efficiency and productivity across drilling, completions, and production - onshore and offshore. Known for our quality, reliability, and innovation, we deliver turnkey solutions that extend beyond oil and gas into a wide range of industrial applications, meeting the evolving needs of today’s dynamic energy landscape.

Where Are We?

We are located at 1200 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park Texas 78613.  

What’s the Job Like?

The successful Production Welder, will perform a variety of duties pertaining to the position, rework, fit and weld according to written and typed instructions, blueprints, manufacturer’s specifications and knowledge of characteristics of metal and select equipment and plan layout, fabrication, assembly and welding. This is an indoors position with facility heating and air conditioning available. Day Shift Hours. Onsite Work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lay out, position, align and fit components together using applicable machines, tools and equipment.
  • Bolt, clamp and tack-weld parts to secure them in position for final welding.
  • Set up and weld parts using welding equipment.
  • Maintain sufficient knowledge of geometry, arithmetic, structural design, heat effects and allowances for thickness of metal to project location of holes, cuts and bends from blueprints, written and typed instructions and manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Use hand tools and be able to correctly setup and operate applicable shop machines.
  • Perform arc and oxy-acetylene welding, cutting and brazing on various ferrous and nonferrous metals, in accordance with established methods and procedures.
  • Maintain production documentation per required procedure.
  • Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures 

FACILITY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs intermediate and precision welding techniques.
  • Designs, fabricates, joins and/or repairs space age metals, scientific and research components using oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, TIG welding techniques.
  • Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, positioners and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools. May also perform minor operations on metal lathes and milling machine.
  • Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements, sequence of welding assignments, and personnel needs.

 EDUCATION AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school graduate or equivalent OR completion of an accredited two-year welder's training program and 4 years of welding experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved equating to 6 or more years total, required.
  • 2–4-years' experience welding using MIG and TIG on thin material, required.
  • Self-starter, able to work overtime, and alter shift as the needs of the company 

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2–4-years' experience using spot welding machines 
  • Knowledge in or able to setup and run ARC stud, and spot welding
  • Skilled in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures.
  • Set up and use of Laser Welder in a production environment preferred
  • Knowledge of applicable codes.
  • Knowledge of welding techniques (oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, TIG, and MIG controlled atmosphere, tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge of non-destructive inspection techniques.
  • Program, set-up, and run weld jobs on robot welding machines utilizing FANUC controls.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
  • Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 40 pounds.
  • Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hardhats.
  • Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
  • Standing 65% of the time
  • Some Overtime needed
  • Works under immediate supervision

Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge, skills or abilities in the following:

  • Be able to use computer as necessary to obtain specifications and prints
  • Production and Processing
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Control Precision
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Near Vision
  • Problem Sensitivity
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Reliability & Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Stress Tolerance/Resilience