Choke Grinder Operator

About the job

NOV Production and Midstream is looking for a Choke Grinder to join our Houma, LA location. This position assists with production activities in a manufacturing environment to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards. The primary duty is grinding oilfield choke parts and maintaining organization of the Weld Shop. Additionally, this position is required to perform a number of other activities within NOV to assist with facility goals.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs grinding of oilfield choke parts using air tools.
• Performs blasting for oilfield choke parts using a cabinet blaster.
• Sets up cabinet blaster and preps surfaces to be blasted.
• Monitors blasting and inspects individual items to verify quality.
• Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced manufacturing employees, responsible for various tasks including but not limited to cleaning, sweeping, and organizing.
• Aides other areas, specifically Assembly, Testing, Shipping, and Weld Shop.
• Communicates with manufacturing employees, supervisors, Production Control, Quality, and other shop personnel as it relates to the job.
• Operates a forklift and lifting devices for movement of parts as needed.
• Use air & electrical tools as it relates to the job i.e., die grinder, bench grinder, angle grinder.
• Carry out job requirements in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Responsible for and the authority to maintain and promote a safe working environment in accordance with the appropriate HSE procedure(s).
• Participate in actions which promote a safety and quality culture within NOV.
• Comply with all NOV Company and Quality, Health Safety Environmental polices & procedures
• Ensure compliance of the company’s overall objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor and/or Manufacturing Manager and/or Plant Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 6 months in a manufacturing atmosphere preferred.
• Prior forklift and lifting device operation experience a plus.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to comprehend instructions.
• Legible writing skills are preferred.
• Candidates must be able to execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Must be able to stand and work in adverse conditions (outside in all types of weather or inside in a manufacturing environment) for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Must be able to use simple measuring instruments (tape measure, caliper, etc.).
• Must be able to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, and moderate to heavy lifting. Lifting up to 50lbs occasionally with assistance.
• Must be able to manually work multiple levers and knobs in association with applicable machines or equipment.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 45042
• Job Category: Grinding
• Posting Date: 2026-10-13
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 103 Venture Blvd, Houma, LA, 70360, US