Choke Grinder Operator

Choke Grinder Operator

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• Performs grinding of oilfield choke parts using air tools.
• Performs blasting for oilfield choke parts using a cabinet blaster.
• Sets up cabinet blaster and preps surfaces to be blasted.
• Monitors blasting and inspects individual items to verify quality.
• Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced manufacturing employees, responsible for various tasks including but not limited to cleaning, sweeping, and organizing.
• Assists other areas, specifically Assembly, Testing, Shipping, and Weld Shop.
• Communicates with manufacturing employees, supervisors, Production Control, Quality, and other shop personnel as it relates to the job.
• Operates a forklift and lifting devices for movement of parts as needed.
• Uses air & electrical tools as it relates to the job (i.e., die grinder, bench grinder, angle grinder).
• Carries out job requirements in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Responsible for and has the authority to maintain and promote a safe working environment in accordance with the appropriate HSE procedure(s).
• Participates in actions which promote a safety and quality culture within NOV.
• Complies with all NOV Company and quality, health, safety, environmental policies & procedures.
• Ensures compliance of the company’s overall objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor and/or Manufacturing Manager and/or Plant Manager.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required scriptions.
• 6 months in a manufacturing atmosphere preferred.
• Prior forklift and lifting device operation experience is a plus.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to comprehend instructions.
• Legible writing skills are preferred.
• Candidates must be able to execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Must be able to stand and work in adverse conditions (outside in all types of weather or inside in a manufacturing environment) for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Must be able to use simple measuring instruments (tape measure, caliper, etc.).
• Must be able to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, and moderate to heavy lifting. Lifting up to 50lbs occasionally with assistance.
• Must be able to manually work multiple levers and knobs in association with applicable machines or equipment.

• 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 from 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Oil and Gas

Houma, LA

Salary Range: $40,000.00 – $90,000.00