Bits Operator (Manufacturing & Fabrication)
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About the Role
NOV is seeking a Bits Operator to multitask various bit manufacturing processes including grinding, blasting, assembly, and packaging. The role requires experience with handheld grinding tools, ability to read engineering drawings, and adherence to QHSE regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Perform bit grinding, blasting, assembly, and packaging
- Use handheld grinding tools and be attentive to details
- Make manual adjustments by grinding or drilling using power and pneumatic tools
- Assemble components to engineering drawings and set procedures
- Lift, position, and secure work piece as needed
- Perform operator level machine maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning of assigned area
- Adhere to NOV regulations and all QHSE requirements
- Be flexible to move to other operations and/or shifts or weekends as required
Requirements
- Diploma in mechanical engineering or vocational training with 2 years of experience or desirable work experience
- Previous operating experience in production processes or light/heavy fabrication environment
- Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings and schematics as well as production shop practices and procedures
- Experience with manual grinding operations
- Effective English communication skills
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Job Summary
- Bit Operators is expected to multitask various range of bit manufacturing processes, including but not limited to, bit grinding, blasting, assembly, and packaging.
- Some manual grinding expertise may be required, such as hole sizing operation and completion of hot work using oxy/acetylene equipment.
- Experienced in manufacturing products and components to specifications and print using variety of equipment.
Responsibilities
- Experienced with handheld grinding tools and being attentive for details.
- Make manual adjustments by grinding or drilling power and pneumatic tools.
- Assembling components to an engineering drawing and set procedures.
- Make setups and adjustments to assure proper alignment of parts.
- Lift, position, and secure work piece as needed to turn or balance.
- Ensure his set ups are approved by a senior operator or his Supervisor before he continues with his production welding.
- Perform Operator Level Machine Maintenance.
- Perform daily cleaning of his assigned area.
- Adherence to NOV regulations and all QHSE requirements.
- Flexibility to move to other operations and/or shifts or weekends as required.
Educational Qualification And Experience
- Diploma in mechanical engineering or Vocational training with 2 years of experience or desirable work experience.
- Previous operating experience in production processes or light/heavy fabrication environment would be advantageous.
- Cable to demonstrate your ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings and schematics as well as production shop practices and procedures.
- Experience manual grinding operations.
Behavioral Skills/Competencies Required
- Communication: Effective English communication skills, good listener, participates in idea generation.
- Interpersonal: Creative and self initiated, takes responsibility, sets personal objectives, team player.
- Technical: Good knowledge and practical skills in various metal welding process, able to read technical drawings, knowledge in using standard measuring instruments, knowledgeable in HSE matters.
- Business Knowledge and Development: Adapts to changing goals, builds relationships.
- Leadership: Exemplary and Effective.
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