Choke Grinder Operator

NOV•Houma, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Choke Grinder Operator is responsible for performing grinding and blasting operations on oilfield choke parts using various tools and equipment. This role also involves supporting other manufacturing areas, maintaining a safe working environment, and adhering to company policies and procedures. The operator must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must be able to comprehend instructions.
Must be able to execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Must be able to stand and work in adverse conditions (outside in all types of weather or inside in a manufacturing environment) for a minimum of 8 hours.
Must be able to use simple measuring instruments (tape measure, caliper, etc.).
Must be able to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, and moderate to heavy lifting.
Must be able to manually work multiple levers and knobs in association with applicable machines or equipment.

Nice To Haves

6 months in a manufacturing atmosphere preferred.
Prior forklift and lifting device operation experience a plus.
Legible writing skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs grinding of oilfield choke parts using air tools.
Performs blasting for oilfield choke parts using a cabinet blaster.
Sets up cabinet blaster and preps surfaces to be blasted.
Monitors blasting and inspects individual items to verify quality.
Performs various tasks including cleaning, sweeping, and organizing.
Aides other areas, specifically Assembly, Testing, Shipping, and Weld Shop.
Communicates with manufacturing employees, supervisors, Production Control, Quality, and other shop personnel as it relates to the job.
Operates a forklift and lifting devices for movement of parts as needed.
Uses air & electrical tools such as die grinder, bench grinder, angle grinder.
Carries out job requirements in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
Maintains and promotes a safe working environment in accordance with HSE procedures.
Participates in actions that promote a safety and quality culture within NOV.
Complies with all NOV Company and Quality, Health Safety Environmental policies & procedures.
Ensures compliance with the company’s overall objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor and/or Manufacturing Manager and/or Plant Manager.