Drafter

Job Highlights

Company Profile

National Oilwell Varco is a leading worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Drafter who will regularly spend time on the manufacturing floor identifying and understanding manufacturing issues.

Use this hands-on experience to create and update manufacturing drawings for assembly, welding, machining, electrical, and retrofits/rework using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Work closely with manufacturing personnel, engineers, and vendors.

Education Level

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting Technology or 2 years of vocational training or equivalent

Work Experience

• 5 years of relevant experience in place of formal educational
• Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Duties/Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety and quality in all manufacturing documentation, ensuring products meet stringent industry standards.
• Communicate engineering design changes and updates with all internal stakeholders.
• Create and update manufacturing documentation including drawings and bills of material to industry and department standards.
• Document all drawing changes in an Engineering Notice
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and enhance product quality and successfully translate into drawing updates.
• Maintain compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), Health Safety and Environmental (HSE), and industry quality standards, supporting QA/QC teams with audits and process development. Attend safety training and wear required safety equipment as appropriate.
• Perform dimensional and tolerance calculations.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to suggest/adapt/implement changes in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Teamcenter, JD Edwards
• Experience with ASME Y14.5 GD&T, engineering drawings, or wiring diagrams.
• Manufacturing experience in assembly, welding, machining, or powder coating.

Employer’s Statement

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.