Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform visual weld inspections throughout fabrication and final assembly in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and company procedures.
- Perform and interpret Level II Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) in accordance with written procedures and ASNT SNT-TC-1A requirements.
- Verify weld quality, dimensional requirements, and acceptance criteria prior to production release.
- Administer and document Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) and support Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) activities.
- Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WPQ) for compliance.
- Review Material Test Reports (MTRs) for compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
- Verify raw material identification, heat number traceability, and material certification throughout manufacturing.
- Maintain complete traceability records for fabricated components and finished equipment.
- Witness and document lift tests, drop tests, proof load tests, and other required production verification testing.
- Coordinate third-party NDE inspections, including scheduling and communication with outside inspection agencies.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Manufacturing and third-party NDE providers to minimize production delays.
- Perform inspections of trailers, tractor wet kits, and other fabricated equipment prior to shipment.
- Generate Material Reject Reports (NCRs), document nonconformances, and support corrective action and disposition activities.
- Maintain welding quality records, Certificates of Conformance (COCs), MTRs, inspection reports, NDE records, and customer documentation packages.
- Maintain current welding procedure manuals and ensure controlled copies are available throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Support internal and external quality audits as required.
- Promote continuous improvement in welding quality, inspection processes, and documentation.
- Comply with all NOV Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
- Follow all applicable company policies, quality management system requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in Weld Inspection
- NDE (Magnetic Particle) experience preferred but not required
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector preferred (CWI)
- Must be able to pass a physical exam
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, stoop, or sit for 8 hours
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.
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