Robot Operator and Valve Assembly

Robotic/Machine Operator/Assembler focused on coating surfaces and welding of manufactured parts, assemblies, and finished products with protective and/or decorative materials. Also, assembling and packaging of product line of valves and plungers. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and pre-set all necessary equipment / tooling needed for coating operations & perform safety checks on all equipment / tooling before using:
  • Load/unload parts onto holder unit for coating operations
• Load powder into Spray Hopper according to drawing specification and/or discuss any errors with supervisor to resolve problems:
  • Verify setup meets acceptable quality standards regarding parameters for spray equipment.
  • Calculate and set machine controls to position spindle in relationship to part and to regulate factors.
• Independently operate equipment and monitor displays and operation to detect malfunctions.
• Measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications.
• Operate equipment manually to perform non-automated functions, adjust controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance processes, and when automatic programming is faulty or equipment malfunctions.
• Record and collect data and information needed for records.
• Lap parts as required.
• Box, label, tube parts as required.
• Assists in training other employees.
• Properly clean and/or contain any spills, leaks, or overflows of hazardous materials.
• Clean equipment, tooling, and parts and perform Preventative Maintenance as assigned.
• Operates a forklift and lifting devices for movement of parts.
• Responsible for the enforcement of all Company Health, Safety and Environmental rules.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Assemble equipment according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following blueprints using hand and power tools and some measuring devices.
• Checks completed units, ensuring proper alignment of parts and components and notes any need for modification.
• Conducts or assists in final test to ensure proper operation of parts.
• Notifies management of malfunctions.
• Grind components as necessary to meet the requirements of individual components.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales.

• Advanced knowledge of reading drawings and specifications.

• Must be able to operate a forklift and lifting devices for movement of parts.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• 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 willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules.

• Welding Experience is strongly preferred.

• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose calculating material fabrication.

• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift up to 50lbs (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• PHYSICAL/NON-PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

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. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, 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.