Welder for Bias Line (Rotating Shifts)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct visual inspection and verify proper identification of strips being loaded onto payoff stands for use. Report any discrepancies to Lead Welder.
• Operate overhead crane and payoff stand equipment to load and feed strip material for setup of welds.
• Operate scrap shear to cut off outer wrap / leading end of strip.
• Prepare, align, and set up ends of strip material for welding.
• Setup and operate Tig welding machine to weld tabs onto strip material.
• Setup and operate plasma welding machine to weld strip material.
• Achieve certification in all product grades, at a minimum through QT-1000.
• Assist with taking the x-ray of weld.
• Operate pneumatic grinder to dress and finish weld. Remove tabs with shear. Dress and finish edges of strip at weld.
• Record dimensional and hardness readings.
• Operates the planisher machine to stress relieve the bias weld.
• Record required information accurately on Strip Makeup Order.
• Maintain supply of sanding discs and tools.
• Band up any leftover material from payoff stand, labeling strip properly for return to stock.
• Scan strips in proper location when used.
• Operate pump operations station for accumulation of strip material onto accumulator reel.
• Assist with recording necessary information accurately on Strip Makeup Order.
• Perform housekeeping duties to include picking up all trash in work area, cleaning floor, organizing tools, and containing any hydraulic leaks.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; six months to one year related experience in a similar field.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to pass a physical, drug test and background check.
• Ability to frequently lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs. and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, climb, twist, and reach.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day.

Competitive Benefits: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 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).
• 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.