QC Technician - Assurance role at NOV in San Antonio, supporting quality assurance and defect prevention in a manufacturing environment through inspections, verification checks, and documentation. You'll use measurement tools and follow API/ISO-aligned processes to ensure compliance, manage nonconforming product, and support corrective actions. Standout perk: benefits from day one, including 3 weeks' vacation to start.
- Benefits start day one
- 401K savings plan
- 3 weeks vacation to start
- Apply quality assurance principles in a manufacturing environment to support compliance and prevention of defects
- Verify that in-process controls, inspections, and work instructions are followed correctly
- Perform verification checks using quality forms and checklist to confirm process capability and compliance
- Perform quality inspection such as dimensional with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, scales, etc.), & visual inspection as well as other qualification and validation tests such as DSC, tensile, and etc.
- Support identification, segregation, and documentation of nonconforming product in accordance with Quality procedures
- Ensure correct application and removal of API monogram per authorization and nonconformance status
- Complete accurate documentation and maintain required quality records
- Support corrective actions by identifying trends, recurring issues, or process gaps
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times
- Comply with all NOV Company, HSE, and Quality policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- High Scholl Diploma or Associate's degree preferred (Quality, Business, Engineering, or related field)
- Three years of verifiable work experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Factory environment with wide temperature variation
- Standing, walking, bending, and stooping up to 12 hours daily
- Repetitive movement (shoveling, sweeping, fastening) up to 12 hours daily
- Lifting to 50 lbs. regularly
- Push/pull activities up to 12 hours daily
- Travel less than 10%
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Quality & Prevention Mindset
- Ownership, Accountability, & Attention to Detail
- Process Thinking & Continuous Improvement
- Communication & Collaboration
- Time Management & highly organized
- Integrity & dependability
- Willingness to follow processes and speak up when issues are identified
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Trained in or able to learn API Q1 and ISO 9001 requirements
- Basic math skills
- Ability to accurately use inspection and measuring tools (scales, OD tape, rulers, thread gauges, calipers, micrometers)
- Ability to adapt and be cross-trained across quality-related tasks
- Ability to learn and follow technical repair, assembly, and verification procedures
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and understand drawings, instructions, and work procedures
NOV offers a competitive benefits package, starting the first date of employment that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time-off, starting with 3 weeks of vacation! For more specifics please visit our benefits page https://usbenefits.nov.com/