Drill Bit Repair Technician: Dammam 2nd industrial City

National Oilwell Varco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in oil and gas services is seeking a Drill Bit Repair Technician in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This position involves repairing and assembling drill bits to high standards through various grinding and welding tasks. Candidates should possess a technical diploma and a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong skills in metal welding processes and the ability to interpret engineering drawings are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings and schematics.
• Demonstrated practical skills in various metal welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components to engineering drawings and set procedures.
• Inspect parts according to specified frequency and report non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE legislation and company policy.

Skills

Oxy fuel hardfacing and brazing processes

Understanding of Fanuc CNC controls

Mechanical assembly knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Technical diploma Certificate in metal fabrication or welding processes

Job description

Drill Bit Repair Technician: Dammam 2nd industrial City

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Job Description

Job Summary:

A Bit Repair Operator within our Reed Hycalog division, Dammam, you will be actioned with a variety of manual/machine grinding, blast cleaning and thermal related tasks such as brazing and hardfacing that focus on the repair and assemble of drill bits to a high standard.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Assembling components to engineering drawings and set procedures.
• Good knowledge and practical skills in various metal welding process.
• Adverse in the use oxy/acetylene equipment and processes.
• Use of handheld grinding tools.
• Inspect parts according to frequency specified and report any non-conformances and be knowledgeable in using standard measuring instruments and inspection techniques.
• Be fully aware of personal workload, prioritise and organise to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Ensure a high standard of professionalism is maintained and that customer care is foremost.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area and department.
• Ensure personal compliance with all HSE legislation and HSE Company policy.
• Contribute to the development of systems and improvement in working practices and processes.
• Be fully familiar and conversant with department and company policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring all work and actions undertaken are always in full compliance.
• Support other departments and carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Technical diploma Certificate in metal fabrication or welding processes is desirable.
• Previous welding experience in a light/heavy fabrication environment would be advantageous.
• You should be able to demonstrate your ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings and schematics as well as production shop practices and procedures.
• You should also be a good team player with the ability to work under your own initiative.

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience of Oxy fuel hardfacing and brazing processes.
• Understanding of Fanuc CNC controls is advantageous.
• Working knowledge within an engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical assembly.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 38357
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 11/19/2025, 09:33 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Street 120 & 128 at cross street 73 P.O. Box 20754, Dammam, 31952, SA