Welder (Night Shift)

NOV • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder is responsible for the quality of their welds, inspecting pre-existing welds on received parts to ensure and uphold the integrity of the part. This role requires the ability to inspect parts before and after welding to ensure they meet task requirements, determine the correct wire for the material with minimal assistance, and read and interpret WPS. The Welder must be able to preheat material and utilize the Oxi-Fuel heating torch with minimal assistance and supervision. Maintaining a clean and organized work area is essential. The position requires strong knowledge of fabrication tools such as grinders, the ability to read blueprints/drawings, and follow job routers, correctly clocking hours properly for the designated task. The Welder will set up weld machines with minimal assistance per related WPS, and utilize cranes, hoists, and forklifts as appropriate. Strong knowledge of welding practices and standards is necessary, as is the capability to assist junior-level welders. Other duties may be assigned by management. Job Shop and Welding experience is a plus. All welding certifications will be done on site, and employees must be certified through NOV. Forklift certification is a plus. The role emphasizes safety consciousness, reporting safety hazards, promoting a safe working environment, and participating in actions that promote a safety and quality culture within NOV. Compliance with all NOV Company and Quality, Health Safety Environmental policies & procedures, and ensuring compliance with the company’s overall objectives are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5-7 years of traditional welding experience
• Vocational education (high school, GED or other appropriate education, commercial or shop training; technical school)
• Required to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, clothing, glasses, goggles, respirator/face mask, ear plugs/muffs and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work potentially will be performed in areas where harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing chemicals).
• Per HSE requirements, you could be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedule.
• The employee must be able to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.
• While doing set-ups and verifying measurements employee will routinely bend.

Nice To Haves

• Job Shop and Welding experience is a plus
• Forklift certification is a plus
• Industry related experience is a plus.
• Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for own welds, including the quality of their weld.
• Inspect the pre-existing weld of the received part to ensure and uphold the integrity of the part.
• Inspect the part prior and post weld to ensure it meets the requirements of the task.
• Determine the right wire to receiving material with minimal assistance.
• Read and interpret WPS.
• Preheat material in accordance with WPS requirement with minimal assistance and supervision.
• Utilize the Oxi-Fuel heating torch under minimal assistance and supervision.
• Maintain a clean and organized working area.
• Read blueprints/drawings to determine the task under minimal assistance and supervision.
• Follow job routers and correctly clock hours properly for the designated task.
• Set up weld machine with minimal assistance per related WPS.
• Utilize cranes and hoist when appropriate for the designated task.
• Utilize forklifts, as needed.
• Assist junior-level welders.
• Be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to HSE.
• Promote a safe working environment in accordance with the appropriate HSE procedure(s).
• Participate in actions which promote a safety and quality culture within NOV.
• Comply with all NOV Company and Quality, Health Safety Environmental polices & procedures.
• Ensure compliance of the company’s overall objectives.

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. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, 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).
• 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