Bias Line Welder (Rotating Shifts)

NOV
Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct visual inspection and verify proper identification of strips being loaded onto payoff stands for use. Report and discrepancies to shift lead.
  • Operate overhead crane and payoff stand equipment to load and feed strip material for setup of welds.
  • Operate scrap shear to cut off outer wrap / leading end of strip.
  • Prepare, align, and set up ends of strip material for welding.
  • Setup and operate tig welding machine to weld tabs onto strip material.
  • Setup and operate plasma welding machine to weld strip material.
  • Achieve certification in all product grades, at a minimum through QT-1000.
  • Assist with taking the x-ray of weld.
  • Operate pneumatic grinder to dress and finish weld. Remove tabs with shear. Dress and finish edges of strip at weld.
  • Record dimensional and hardness readings.
  • Operates the planisher to stress relieve the bias weld.
  • Record required information accurately on Strip Makeup Order.
  • Maintain supply of sanding discs and tools.
  • Band up any leftover material from payoff stand, labeling strip properly for return to stock.
  • Scan strips in proper location when used.
  • Operate pump operations station for accumulation of strip material onto accumulator reel.
  • Perform housekeeping duties to include picking up all trash in work area, cleaning floor, organizing tools, and containing any hydraulic leaks.
  • Comply with all applicable safety requirements.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; six months to one year related experience in a similar field.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to pass a physical, drug test and background check.
  • Ability to frequently lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs. and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to frequently bend, squat, climb, twist, and reach.
  • Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day.

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 are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • 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 at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
     
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