Bias Line Welder (Rotating Shifts)

NOV • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating overhead crane and payoff stand equipment to load and feed strip material for setup of welds. The Bias Line Welder will prepare, align, and set up ends of strip material for welding, and operate both tig and plasma welding machines to weld strip material. Certification in all product grades is required, at a minimum through QT-1000. The role also includes assisting with taking x-rays of welds, operating a pneumatic grinder to finish welds, and operating the planisher to stress relieve the bias weld. Accurate record-keeping of dimensional and hardness readings, as well as information on the Strip Makeup Order, is essential. The position also requires maintaining supplies, banding and labeling leftover material, scanning strips, and operating pump operations for accumulator reels. Housekeeping duties and compliance with safety requirements are also key aspects of this role.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspection and verify proper identification of strips being loaded onto payoff stands for use.
• Report any 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED