Wind Tower Spiral Mill Operator & Welder

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

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