Assembly & Test Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Assembles and disassembles National Oilwell Varco proprietary and other proprietary oilfield equipment.
• Reads a design drawing and assembles accordingly.
• Performs pressure testing (hydro, gas) for choke assemblies and functional testing of actuators as specified by company procedures.
• Reads and fills traceability documents and testing charts.
• Torques nuts, bolts, and cap screws by using torquing instruments and following torquing procedure and requirements.
• Participates and identifies root causes of assembly and testing failures.
• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files, scrapers, grinders to produce a 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 performs basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment as required.
• Records all details of the part (heat number, material grade, part number, WO/PO number, etc.).
• Adheres and complies 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.

• Diploma in a relevant subject.
• 2–3 years of experience in assembly and pressure testing.
• General mechanical and/or assembly experience with rotating equipment.
• Mechanical problem‑solving ability and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with impact wrenches, torque instruments and various other air and hand tools.
• Competent in operating lifting devices.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficient in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for material take‑offs and fabrication.