Shop Technician

NOV; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches

Competitive medical plans

FREE MDLIVE virtual visits

FREE preventative medical and dental

FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

NOVA Corporation (NOV) is seeking a hands-on technician in Pleasanton, TX to select and assemble foundations, pumps, and related equipment for specific jobs. You will hook up tubing and hydraulics, diagnose equipment issues, and operate testing gear for visual and dimensional inspection.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, 1+ years’ related experience, basic electrical/hydraulic knowledge, and forklift/crane operation skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical problem-solving ability and troubleshooting is a must.
• Knowledge in blueprint reading and precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators).
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Ability to safely drive/operate a forklift and operate a crane.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Proper selection and combination of foundations, pumps, and related equipment for specific jobs.
• Knowledge of tubing hook-ups to spools and reels, hydraulic hook-ups to reels and foundations.
• Identify and communicate problems with reels, equipment, and spools.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment for visual and dimensional inspection (Mic's).
• Complete all report forms for quality assurance shipping and receiving as required.
• Make minor repairs to equipment, hose fittings, counters, rollers, etc.
• Execute procedures for used tubing and waste fluid.
• Execute tube cutting procedures and use cutting torch equipment.
• Be forklift ground guide, crane rigging, qualified to operate forklift up to 70,000 lbs.
• Comply with NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, safe work habits.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical problem solving

Blueprint reading

Basic hand tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

• Proper selection and combination of foundations, pumps, and related equipment for specific jobs.
• Knowledge of tubing hook-ups to spools and reels, hydraulic hook-ups to reels and foundations.
• Ability to identify and communicate problems with reels, equipment, and spools.
• Operate and maintain all testing equipment associated with visual and dimensional inspection (Mic's).
• Complete all report forms for quality assurance shipping and receiving as required.
• Make minor repairs to equipment, hose fittings, counters, rollers, etc.
• Proper execution of all procedures that pertain to used tubing and waste fluid.
• Proper execution of all tube cutting procedures and use of cutting torch equipment.
• Qualified/trained for forklift ground guide, crane rigging, and qualified to operate forklift up to 70,000 lbs.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, utilize safe work habits.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proper selection and combination of foundations, pumps, and related equipment for specific jobs.
• Knowledge of tubing hook-ups to spools and reels, hydraulic hook-ups to reels and foundations.
• Ability to identify and communicate problems with reels, equipment, and spools.
• Operate and maintain all testing equipment associated with visual and dimensional inspection (Mic's).
• Complete all report forms for quality assurance shipping and receiving as required.
• Make minor repairs to equipment, hose fittings, counters, rollers, etc.
• Proper execution of all procedures that pertain to used tubing and waste fluid.
• Proper execution of all tube cutting procedures and use of cutting torch equipment.
• Qualified/trained for forklift ground guide, crane rigging, and qualified to operate forklift up to 70,000 lbs.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, utilize safe work habits.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Proper selection and combination of foundations, pumps, and related equipment for specific jobs.
• Knowledge of tubing hook-ups to spools and reels, hydraulic hook-ups to reels and foundations.
• Ability to identify and communicate problems with reels, equipment, and spools.
• Operate and maintain all testing equipment associated with visual and dimensional inspection (Mic's).
• Complete all report forms for quality assurance shipping and receiving as required.
• Make minor repairs to equipment, hose fittings, counters, rollers, etc.
• Proper execution of all procedures that pertain to used tubing and waste fluid.
• Proper execution of all tube cutting procedures and use of cutting torch equipment.
• Qualified/trained for forklift ground guide, crane rigging, and qualified to operate forklift up to 70,000 lbs.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, utilize safe work habits.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical problem-solving ability and troubleshooting is a must.
• Knowledge in blueprint reading and precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators and various transfer gages).
• Must be competent in the use of basic hand tools and other tools such as torque wrenches, impact guns, hydraulic torque machines, and air tools.
• Must possess a basic understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Must be able to safely drive/operate a forklift and must be able to safely operate a crane.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Job Requirements

• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules on short notice.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.
• Factory environment with large range in temperature changes.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend/stoop, push/pull and repetitive movement up to 12 hours daily.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

COMPETITIVE 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. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• 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.