Welder

National Oilwell Varco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical plans

MDLIVE visits

Dental care

Life & AD&D insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

Paid holidays

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco seeks a Welder to perform quality spray MIG welds per WPS and prints, while upholding safety, teamwork and workmanship. You will read weld maps, prepare and tack-weld components, and finish welds to spec.

The role emphasizes accuracy, durability, and collaboration with the welding team. Candidates must pass the NOV 5G spray MIG test, interpret WPS, and work safely with grinders, tools and measuring devices.

Qualifications

• Must pass NOV 5G spray MIG welding test.
• Ability to read WPS documents, weld maps and blueprints.
• Knowledge of spray MIG welding processes and techniques.
• Ability to use grinders, hand tools and measuring devices safely.
• Ability to inspect own work and ensure quality.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform spray MIG welding according to WPS.
• Read weld maps, blueprints, and fabrication prints.
• Prepare, fit, align, and tack-weld components.
• Use grinders, hand tools, measuring devices safely.
• Grind and finish welds to specifications.
• Inspect personal work and ensure quality.
• Identify and correct weld defects or notify supervision.
• Follow NOV safety procedures and PPE.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Meet production, quality, and attendance expectations.
• Collaborate with supervisors, welders, inspectors, and team members.
• Follow NOV policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Skills

Spray MIG welding

Read weld maps / blueprints

Quality workmanship

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Tools

Grinders

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Welding equipment

Job description

To contribute to NOV as a Welder by performing quality spray MIG welds, following WPS requirements and fabrication prints, and maintaining a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform spray MIG welding according to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Read and interpret weld maps, blueprints, fabrication prints, and weld symbols.
• Prepare, fit, align, and tack-weld metal components.
• Use grinders, hand tools, measuring devices, and welding equipment safely.
• Grind, clean, and finish welds according to specifications.
• Inspect personal work and take responsibility for the quality of completed welds.
• Identify and correct weld defects or notify supervision of quality concerns.
• Follow all NOV safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Meet production, quality, and attendance expectations.
• Work effectively with supervisors, welders, inspectors, and other team members.
• Follow NOV policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass the NOV 5G-position spray MIG welding test.
• Ability to read and interpret WPS documents, weld maps, blueprints, and fabrication prints.
• Knowledge of spray MIG welding processes and proper welding techniques.
• Ability to use grinders, hand tools, measuring devices, and welding equipment safely.
• Ability to inspect and take responsibility for the quality of personal work.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear all required PPE.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, lifting, and other physical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, teamwork, and commitment to quality.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance, arrives on time, and is prepared to begin work at the scheduled start time.

COMPETITVE 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 MDLIVEvirtual 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 43864
• Job Category Welding
• Posting Date 08/28/2026, 12:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 8017 Breen Road, Houston, TX, 77064, US