NOV, a global oil and gas equipment and services company, is seeking a skilled Bit Welder to support bit manufacturing. If you are confident with TIG and MIG, hard facing, brazing and grinding, and work to a drawing without cutting corners, this role puts your trade into drilling equipment.
About the Role
You will perform TIG and MIG welding, hard facing, brazing and other metal welding, working from technical drawings and engineering specifications. You will assemble components to procedure, set up and align equipment, lift and secure workpieces safely and use standard measuring and inspection tools. Welding setups must be approved by the senior operator or supervisor before production, and you will also do manual grinding, hot-work, operator-level machine maintenance and daily cleaning, all within NOV Quality and HSE requirements.
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
NOV’s description draws on more than 150 years of industry experience across drilling and production worldwide. Specialised bit welding is a skill the sector values, and it can lead toward senior operator, welding inspector or production supervisor roles.
Why This Role Matters
A drill bit works under extreme load. Careful welding and hard facing decide how long it lasts downhole, which is why accuracy and approved setups matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform TIG/MIG welding, hard facing, brazing and other welding processes
- Read and follow technical drawings and specifications
- Assemble components and set up equipment for correct alignment
- Get welding setups approved by the senior operator or supervisor before production
- Use standard measuring and inspection tools; carry out manual grinding and hot-work
- Do operator-level machine maintenance and keep the workplace clean
- Follow NOV Quality and HSE rules, and support other operations, shifts or weekend work
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Technology, Metal Fabrication or Welding Processes
- Or vocational training with 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience
- Production or light and heavy fabrication experience preferred
- Able to read manufacturing drawings and schematics; manual grinding experience
- Good understanding of shop practices, plus Quality and HSE knowledge
- Effective English communication, teamwork and independent working
About This Opportunity
NOV describes a global family of thousands of people focused on purposeful innovation and service. Check its careers site for the current vacancy and terms.
Who Should Apply
This role suits qualified welders and fabricators with TIG, MIG and hard facing experience who are safety-conscious and comfortable having setups checked before they weld.
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