Assembler

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assembles designated products such as stuffing boxes, partially or completely, working at a bench or on shop floor by performing the following duties: 

• Locates and identifies type, size and quantity of all components needed to assemble product.
• Assemble equipment according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following blueprints using hand and power tools and some measuring devices.
• Checks completed units, insuring proper alignment of parts and components and notes any need for modification.
• Conducts inspections to ensure proper operation of parts.
• Notifies management of malfunctions.
• Assists in trouble shooting, noting need for corrective action.
• Conducts hydrostatic tests as required or directed.
• Performs painting of finished product as needed.
• Uses forklift to move freight and/or inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Reasoning Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and  Abilities:

• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of shop safety practices
• Knowledge of quality assurrance as normally acquired through in-house seminars and training. 
• Above average skills in: Retaining Instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to: Progressively Assemble.
• General knowledge of: Mechanical applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the esssential functions of this job.  Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk or hear. Employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch,or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and/or the ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: A high school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement, often supplemented by vocational or technical school training.
• Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.

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. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• 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.