Spiral Mill Operator

NOV; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical plans

MDLIVE virtual visits

Family dental care

Life insurance

Job summary

NOV is seeking a skilled welder to prepare wind tower sections, set up and operate sub-arc welding equipment, and perform finishing work to ensure high-quality fabrication. You will weld, grind, and repair sections, then present them to Quality Inspectors, while maintaining tools and adhering to safety standards.

You will work primarily independently in a heavy manufacturing environment, with accountability for equipment and a strong focus on timely, defect-free production and continuous safety

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required in fabrication and inspection.
• Knowledge of welding properties for various metals and alloys.
• Understanding of welding procedures; able to perform basic calculations and work with U.S. and Metric measurements.
• Ability to identify and communicate production or maintenance problems to supervision.
• Motivated, with integrity and drive to excel in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Following supervisor instructions to prepare wind tower sections for fabrication, set up, and operate the sub-arc welder.
• Welding, grinding, and repairing wind tower sections before presenting them to Quality Inspectors; fix seaming defects as directed.
• Work independently with essential tools and welding equipment; maintain and be accountable for tools and equipment.
• Ensure timely and efficient work to deliver a quality product without defects.
• Perform additional duties as directed by leadership and management.
• Participate in department safety and demonstrate safe practices and behaviors per policies.
• Complete other work-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Welding knowledge

Math calculations

Problem reporting

Safety orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certificate

AWS welding certification (preferred)

Tools

Sub-arc welder

Welding equipment

Job description

• Operate spiral mill equipment safely and efficiently.
• Meet production and quality targets.
• Minimize scrap, defects, and downtime.
• Follow HSE and operating procedures.
• Perform inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate production records and good housekeeping.
  
  

Job Description

• Operate spiral mill equipment safely and efficiently.
• Meet production and quality targets.
• Minimize scrap, defects, and downtime.
• Follow HSE and operating procedures.
• Perform inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate production records and good housekeeping.
  
  

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Following supervisor instructions to prepare wind tower sections for fabrication operations, set up, and operate the sub-arc welder
• Welding, grinding, and repairing wind tower sections before presenting them to Quality Inspectors; repairing all seaming defects as directed
• Working primarily independently, with essential tools and welding equipment provided; employee is responsible for maintaining and being accountable for tools and equipment
• Ensuring timely and efficient work to deliver a quality product without manufacturing defects
• Performing additional duties as directed by leadership and management
• Actively participating in department safety and demonstrating excellent safety practices and behaviors in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Completing other work-related tasks as assigned
  
  

Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and departmental works instructions.
• To contribute to general improvements in the quality of key activities within the department.
• Comply with all Keystone Tower Systems Company and HSE procedures and policies.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of welding properties for a variety of metals and alloys
• Thorough understanding of welding procedures and practices, including the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and work with standard U.S. and Metric measurements
• Ability to identify and communicate production or maintenance problems to departmental supervision
• A highly motivated, passionate approach to their craft, possessing integrity and drive to excel and deliver exceptional results in a team-oriented production environment
  
  

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. 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). 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.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of an AWS welder qualification test and the ability to use sub-arc welding equipment without difficulty
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment and/or at least 1 year of fabrication experience (preferred)
• Graduation certificate from an accredited trade school (preferred)
• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification (preferred)