JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Positions, reworks, fits and weld repair components according to customer procedure, specification and instructions. Fabricate as required to produces acceptable welded component.

Responsibilities:

• Lay out, positions, aligns and fits components together using applicable machines, tools and equipment.
• Bolt, clamp and tack-weld parts to secure them in position for final welding
• Set up and weld parts using welding equipment
• Have sufficient knowledge of geometry, arithmetic, structural design, heat effects and allowances for thickness of metal to project location of holes, cuts and bends from blueprints, written and typed instructions and manufacturer's specifications.
• Must be able to write legibly, and know how to setup, operate and maintain welding equipment and tools
• To use hand tools and be able to correctly setup and operate applicable shop machines
• Must be able to perform work with minimum supervision and exercise individual initiative and judgment
• To perform MIG, TIG, PTA and oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, on various ferrous and nonferrous metals, in accordance with established methods and procedures
• Maintain production documentation per required procedure.
• Perform other work related task as required as assigned
• Comply with all NOV company and HSE procedures and policies.

Facility Specific Responsibilities:

The Welder I, an entry level position within NOV; directly reporting to their Weld Shop Supervision. An Individual employed in this position is considered to possess a prerequisite amount of knowledge, attitude, predictable, receptive, procedural tasks involving motor skills and limited theoretical knowledge while working under close supervision.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Execute activities following the daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Perform work tasks with safety as the highest priority, followed by quality, productivity and expedient delivery.
• Maintain a continuous improvement attitude towards work environment and training.
• Follow the facility and Corporate policies on attendance, vacation, work ethics, cell phones, wearing of uniforms and promotion of a safe/professional work environment.
• Understand and apply NOV Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Perform visual weld inspection and testing.
• Follow applicable facility SOP's in support of the Quality Management System.
• Follow written procedure/policy.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to read, speak and comprehend the English language
• Meet NOV welder performance qualification requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year verifiable welding experience.
• Basic knowledge of the different weld process (SMAW, and FCAW, or GMAW or SAW or GTAW