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.

 

 

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