NOV ยท 1 day ago
QC Technician
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expNOV is a company focused on providing quality assurance in a manufacturing environment. The QC Technician will apply quality principles to ensure compliance and prevent defects while performing inspections and documentation of processes.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
High School 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
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%
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
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401K savings plan
Paid time-off
Starting with 3 weeks of vacation
Company
NOV
NOV provides Downhole, Drilling, Engineering and Project Management, Industrial, Lifting and Handling, Production, Tubular.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (32)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Reid
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of NOV
Brent Benoit
Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & VP
Recent News
2026-01-07
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