Job Description

About the Role

As a Fabricator/Welder within our CAP’s site in Great Yarmouth, you will play a key role in the fabrication and welding of structural products including skids, tanks, pipework, and pressure vessel fabrications. You will be responsible for interpreting weld procedures, isometrics, and engineering drawings to determine materials, consumables, and task sequences required for efficient production.

This role requires a strong understanding of welding processes, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing practices. You will work closely with other disciplines to maintain workflow continuity, achieve production targets, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

About the Company

NOV is a global leader in providing technology, equipment, and services to the energy industry. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create an environment where employees can develop their skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and build rewarding careers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Safe and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to diverse fabrication and manufacturing projects
• Supportive team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement
• Long-term career opportunities within a global organization

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, fit, and weld structural products including skids, tanks, pipework, and pressure vessels in accordance with engineering drawings and weld procedures.
• Perform welding activities using SMAW, GMAW, MIG, TIG, and oxy-acetylene processes while maintaining required quality standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, weld procedures, and material specifications to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to maintain workflow, meet production schedules, and achieve on-time delivery targets.
• Maintain welder traceability and comply with procedures for welding consumables and quality requirements.
• Identify and report any HSE, quality, production, or drawing-related issues through the appropriate channels.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance activities, and high housekeeping standards within the fabrication shop.
• Minimize waste and ensure the safe and efficient use of materials, equipment, and consumables.

Qualifications & Skills Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or HND in a relevant discipline (Desirable)

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge within a welding & manufacturing environment including the preparation of components
• Ability to read engineering drawings, where applicable
• Fabrication techniques
• MiG, Tig, oxy-acetylene cutting.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of offshore skid manufacturing processes

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Why Join Us? Join our Global Family

At NOV, you will become part of a global team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. We value our employees and provide opportunities for growth, development, and career progression while working on challenging and rewarding projects within the energy industry.

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.