Field Welder

NOV • Odessa, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Field Welder is responsible for laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting components using appropriate machines, tools, and equipment. This role involves tack-welding parts to secure proper alignment before final welding, setting up and performing welding using approved equipment and procedures, and interpreting blueprints and specifications to guide fabrication. The position requires a strong understanding of geometry, arithmetic, structural design, and material properties, as well as the safe operation of shop machinery and welding equipment for various metals. The Field Welder must also maintain production documentation and adhere to company policies and safety standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of welding experience required
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must successfully pass a drug test, background check, and physical
• Willing and able to work in both field and shop environments
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from fabrication and engineering drawings
• Must successfully pass a 6GR welding qualification test
• Proficient in welding using E7018 SMAW (Stick) electrodes
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive fabrication skills assessment, including demonstration of 7018 Stick welding proficiency
• Strong understanding of blueprint interpretation, welding specifications, and welding procedures
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments, including but not limited to calipers, inside and outside micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales
• Ability to use and read welding and layout measuring devices, including squares, levels, and tape measures
• Capable of performing accurate layout work from blueprints
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Physically capable of climbing up to 120 feet while wearing and using approved fall-protection equipment
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, crouch, crawl or kneel for a minimum of 65% of the day
• Must be able to constantly lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 50#
• Must be able to work around loud noises while using ear protection

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, align, and fit components using appropriate machines, tools, and equipment
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure proper alignment prior to final welding
• Set up and weld components using approved welding equipment and procedures
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, written instructions, and manufacturer specifications to determine hole locations, cuts, bends, and assembly requirements
• Apply working knowledge of geometry, arithmetic, structural design, heat effects, and material thickness allowances
• Safely and correctly use hand tools and set up and operate applicable shop machinery
• Perform arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in accordance with established standards and procedures
• Complete and maintain required production and quality documentation
• Perform additional work-related duties as assigned
• Comply with all NOV company policies, safety standards, and HSE procedures

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED