National Oilwell Varco is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, and the provision of oilfield services to the oil and gas industry. Every day, thousands of the industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. Our partnership with our customers has led to the innovation of some of the highest quality products on the market.
Job Description:
As Mechanical Technician you will apply your comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a technical field to complete assignments. You will be responsible for carrying out the connection and assembly of a wide range of Anson equipment in accordance with relevant standards and delivery times. Guiding, Supporting & Working within a team you will pro-actively ensure customer and stakeholders’ demands are met according to changing production priorities. You will support, guide, lead and improve on-time assembling of the Anson product line, being a key player in completing manufacturing projects & order requirements that effect the Anson product line.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Operate designated machine safely and competently, ensuring that all HSE and housekeeping standards are maintained
2. Complete schedules, sequences and assignments for assembly line activities
3. Carry out work instructions as given by Cell Leader,. work specifications, equipment operation
4. Monitor and control materials, products or equipment to detect defects or faults
5. Maintain assembly line performance standards,. by monitoring gauges, dials and other indicators
6. Check work via use of gauges, visuals and measuring tools
7. Maintain an organised / visual workspace (5S understanding)
8. Generate and implement improvement ideas and encourage idea generation among team members and stop work for safety, stop production for quality, and escalate concerns
9. Be familiar with and use of proactive root cause problem solving (Fishbone
10. Evaluate current production estimates and outputs
QUALIFICATIONS:
11. Time served apprenticeship or HNC in a relevant subject (essential
12. Higher education in a relevant subject (desirable)
EXPERIENCE:
13. Working knowledge within an assembly & manufacturing environment including the preparation of components (essential)
14. Have a background in a mechanical based profession (desirable)
SKILLS, TRAINING & SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE:
15. Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook) (essential)
16. Ability to operate basic hand and power tools (essential)
17. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (essential)
18. Forklift and overhead crane certificates (desirable)
If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and contribute to our innovative projects, apply now to become a part of our dedicated team. We look forward to reviewing your application!