Assembly & Test Technician

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembles and disassembles National Oilwell Varco proprietary and other proprietary oilfield equipment.

• Reads a design drawing and assemble accordingly.

• Perform Pressure Testing (Hydro, Gas) for Choke assemblies and Functional Testing to actuators as specified by company procedures.

• Reading and filling traceability documents and testing charts.

• Torques nut bolts, and cap screws by using torquing instruments and following torquing procedure and requirements.

• Participates and identify root cause of assembly and testing failures.

• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files, scrapers, grinders to produce close fit between parts.

• Records instrument readings as required for test procedures or company requirements.

• Disassembles various equipment for salvage of parts.

• Reports any material discrepancies or material defects to area supervisor.

• Operates lifting devices for movement of parts and other equipment as needed.

• Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality, and other shop personnel as it relates to the job.

• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment as required.

• Records all details of the part (Heat number, material grade, part number, WO/PO number, etc.)

• Adhere and comply with state and federal law, the Company ISO Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations.

• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Diploma in relevant subject.

• Work Experience; 2-3 years in assembly and pressure testing.

• Must have general mechanical and/or assembly experience with rotating equipment.

• Mechanical problem-solving ability and troubleshooting skills is a must.

• Using impact wrenches, torque instruments and various other air tools and hand tools.

• Competent in operating lifting devices.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.

• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules.

• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division for the purpose of material take offs and fabrication.