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National Oilwell Varco

Met Lab Technician

National Oilwell Varco, Navasota, Texas, United States, 77869

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Primary Responsibilities

Operate and maintain equipment used for collecting and testing steel product samples.

Conduct mechanical and metallurgical testing to assess material properties.

Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and quality standards.

Job Duties

Operate CNC machines, milling/turning tools, drills, band saws, surface grinders, and abrasive cutting saws to obtain test samples.

Perform destructive testing, including tensile, impact, and hardness tests.

Use polishing and grinding tools to prepare samples for metallurgical examination.

Handle physical samples and work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions.

Read and use measuring tools such as dial calipers, micrometers, and rulers.

Operate handheld spectrometer for chemical analysis of steel.

Accurately record test data for use in reports and compliance documents.

Follow procedures outlined in quality management systems.

Education and Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a testing lab environment is preferred.

Previous machining experience required.

A technical degree in welding, heat treatment, or machining is preferred.

Efficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred.

Previous experience with Oracle is preferred.

Veterans Welcome

At NOV Grant Prideco, we value the dedication, discipline, and skills that military veterans bring to the workforce. We proudly welcome veterans to apply and become a part of our team.

Learn More

To learn more about our business unit, please click this link: https://www.nov.com/about/our-business-units/grant-prideco

To learn more about our benefits, please visit our page: https://usbenefits.nov.com/

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