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.