Welder

About the role

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.

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.