Choke Grinder Operator

NOV Production and Midstream is looking for a Choke Grinder to join our Houma, LA location. This position assists with production activities in a manufacturing environment to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards. The primary duty is grinding oilfield choke parts and maintaining organization of the Weld Shop. Additionally, this position is required to perform a number of other activities within NOV to assist with facility goals.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- 6 months in a manufacturing atmosphere preferred.
- Prior forklift and lifting device operation experience 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 is 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.

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.