Quality Technician

Job Description

Quality technician activities supporting quality assurance, inspection, laboratory testing, and continuous compliance of in-process products and finished goods with industry standards, NOV Inc. procedures, and customer requirements. This role also provides technical support and cross‑training assistance to other inspectors to promote consistent inspection practices and right‑first‑time results.

Quality technician activities supporting quality assurance, inspection, laboratory testing, and continuous compliance of in-process products and finished goods with industry standards, NOV Inc. procedures, and customer requirements. This role also provides technical support and cross‑training assistance to other inspectors to promote consistent inspection practices and right‑first‑time results.

• Understanding of quality concepts in a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and similar equipment
• Inspect, reject or accept product according to visual standard, weight, tally and other Q.C. requirements
• Assist with investigations of non‑conformances, corrective actions, audits, and process improvement activities as assigned
• Assist with training, qualification, and cross‑training of inspectors to ensure consistent application of quality requirements
• Support other quality technicians with inspection methods, measuring equipment, test requirements, and interpretation of applicable standards and procedures
• Perform approved quality laboratory activities and testing, maintain laboratory records, and communicate results to the appropriate stakeholders
• Perform quality assurance activities, including review of inspection and test results, identification of process risks, and follow‑up on quality issues
• Maintain accurate inspection, test, laboratory, calibration, and quality assurance records
• Control the removal of monogram from non‑conforming product
• Wear appropriate PPE
• Comply with all NOV Company policies, guidelines and procedures
• Comply with all HSE policies, guidelines and procedures
• Comply with all Quality policies, guidelines and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three years of verifiable work experience, preferred in manufacturing environment
• Trained into API Q1 and ISO 9001
• Basic math
• Ability to accurately use inspection, measurement, laboratory, and test equipment, including scales, OD tape, rulers, thread height gauges, and related instruments
• Ability to adapt, cross‑train, and support other inspectors in learning and consistently performing required job duties
• Ability to learn and apply inspection, quality assurance, laboratory, testing, repair, and assembly guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations