Quality Technician

NOV; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K savings plan

Paid time off

Vacation (3 weeks)

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for our San Antonio facility to ensure product conformance using calipers, micrometers and gauges. The role involves documenting results and maintaining QA records in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least three years of verifiable manufacturing experience, with a rotating 2‑week schedule (7:00 am–7:00 pm) and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of verifiable work experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work a 2‑week rotating schedule 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.
• Factory environment with large temperature changes.
• Standing, walking, and bending/stooping up to 12 hours daily.
• Repetitive movement (shoveling/sweeping/fastening) up to 12 hours daily.
• Lifting weights up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Push/pull up to 12 hours daily.
• Travel less than 10%.
• MDA testing clearance.
• Trained in API Q1 and ISO 9001.
• Basic math.
• Ability to accurately use scales, OD tape, ruler, thread height gauge.
• Ability to adapt and be cross‑trained to learn all job duties as required.
• Ability to learn technical repair and assembly guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply quality concepts in a manufacturing environment.
• Inspect, reject, or accept product according to visual standard, weight, tally, and other Q.C. requirements.
• Document and keep accurate records.
• Control the removal of monograms from non‑conforming product.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Comply with NOV policies, HSE, and quality guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Dependability

Basic math

Reading drawings

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Three years of verifiable work experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Understanding of quality concepts in a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and similar equipment
• Inspect, reject, or accept product according to visual standard, weight, tally, and other Q.C. requirements
• Documentation and record‑keeping
• Control the removal of monogram from non‑conforming product
• Wear appropriate PPE
• Comply with all NOV Company policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Comply with all HSE policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Comply with all Quality policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three years of verifiable work experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment

Job Requirements

• Flexibility to work a 2‑week rotating schedule 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Factory environment with large temperature changes
• Standing, walking, and bending/stooping up to 12 hours daily
• Repetitive movement (shoveling/sweeping/fastening) up to 12 hours daily
• Lifting weights up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Push/pull up to 12 hours daily
• Travel less than 10%
• MDA testing clearance

Behavioral Competencies

• Dependability/Attendance
• Detail oriented

Technical Competencies

• Trained in API Q1 and ISO 9001
• Basic math
• Ability to accurately use scales, OD tape, ruler, thread height gauge
• Ability to adapt and be cross‑trained to learn all job duties as required
• Ability to learn technical repair and assembly guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations

Benefits

NOV offers a competitive benefits package starting first date of employment that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time‑off, and starting at 3 weeks of vacation! For more specifics, please visit our benefits page https://usbenefits.nov.com/