Mechanical Technician (Montrose)

NOV Inc
Montrose
11 months ago
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As a Mechanical Technician in our Rig Aftermarket site, Montrose, you will take a customer service approach with a view that the services you provide are there to support the efficient management of your workspace and production environment. As a Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for Disassembling, inspecting, rebuilding and testing various NOV Rig technologies Equipment. You will support, improve and lead on-time assembly & testing of Equipment as well as innovative idea generation and creative, efficient problem solving.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Read, interpret and follow basic diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products. Be proficient with the use of engineering measuring tools – Micrometres, Vernier Gauges, Dial Indicators.  Carry out work instructions as given by Supervisor, . work specifications, equipment operation. Complete Facility maintenance tasks as directed by supervisor. Ensure all job-related QA Plans, Workscopes, Route Carts, Inspection Reports, Test Reports and Build sheets are filled out as the job progresses. Conduct equipment Testing / FATs in accordance with NOV procedures. Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified. Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products according to engineering specification changes.

You will be

A time served apprentice or HNC qualified in a relevant subject

You will have:

Working knowledge within an oil & gas, heavy plant, factory machinery or mechanical aerospace environment. Working knowledge of Pressure Equipment. Working knowledge of Hydraulic systems.

We offer you:

a competitive salary  full training and progression

Health & Wellbeing:34 days holiday including Public Holidays | Private Medical Insurance | Employee Assistance Programme

Finance & Protection:  Pension plan | Income protection | Life Assurance | Personal Accident

Other flexible benefits available for you and your family through salary sacrifice: Dental Insurance | Healthcare Cash Plan | Partner Life Assurance | Critical Illness | Retail vouchers | Gym membership | Cycle to work | Travel insurance

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