Mechanical Technician

NOV
Inverurie
2 weeks ago
Create job alert
Job Description

NOV is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of wireline products for slickline and electric line applications. We are seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our team in Kintore. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and accurate assembly and testing of new K-Winch products, including wireline winches, wireline masts, and all associated accessories.


You will contribute to the continuous improvement of NOV ISE product assembly by applying established techniques, generating innovative ideas, and using creative, efficient problem-solving skills. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, providing support where required, and actively promote a strong safety culture.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products.
  • Manufacture hydraulic systems as per designs/procedures, ensuring the cleanliness of hydraulic systems is always maintained.
  • Monitor and control materials, products or equipment to detect defects or faults.
  • Support key initiatives such as on time delivery, schedule attainment, cost of quality.
  • Support initiatives such as new techniques and products, purchases of new machinery.
  • Action all tasks assigned to maintain high levels of target achievement as designated by Cell Leader.
  • Be prepared to work a reasonable amount of overtime, as required to suit the operational demands of the business.
  • Ensure product quality meets the required NOV standard whilst maintaining the required level of output.
  • Highlight to the Cell Leader at the earliest opportunity any issues that may hinder or disrupt the assembly of product.

Qualifications

  • Time served apprenticeship (Essential)
  • NC in a relevant subject (Essential)
  • Higher education in a relevant subject (Desirable)

Experience

  • Have a background in a mechanical based profession (Essential)
  • Working knowledge within an assembly & manufacturing environment (Desirable)

Skills, Training Or Special Knowledge

  • Ability to operate basic hand and power tools (Essential)
  • Have an understanding of hydraulic schematics (Essential)
  • Forklift and overhead crane certificates (Desirable)

About Us

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.


About The Team
Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Mechanical Technician

Mechanical technician

Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How Many Edge Computing Tools Do You Need to Know to Get an Edge Computing Job?

If you’re trying to start or grow a career in edge computing, it can feel like you’re navigating a maze of tools, frameworks and platforms — Kubernetes, Docker, IoT frameworks, AWS Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge, OpenShift, TinyML toolkits, networking orchestration, real-time streaming frameworks, and on it goes. Scroll job boards and community forums and it’s easy to conclude that unless you master every buzzword imaginable, you’ll never get a job. Here’s the honest truth most edge computing hiring managers won’t necessarily say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every edge computing tool — they hire you because you can solve real system problems using the tools you know. Tools matter, yes — but only when they support clear outcomes: reliable systems, performance at scale, secure edge deployments and real business value. So how many edge computing tools do you actually need to know to secure a job? For most edge computing roles, the answer is fewer than you think — and a lot clearer when sorted by fundamentals and roles. This guide shows you what matters, what doesn’t, and how to focus your time wisely so you come across as capable, confident and employable.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Edge Computing Job Applications (UK Guide)

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, edge computing is one of the most sought-after fields — blending distributed systems, embedded systems, networking, cloud, IoT, data and real-time processing. But that also means hiring managers are highly selective. They scan applications fast and look for signals of relevance, impact, technical depth and real-world delivery long before they read every line. This guide demystifies what hiring managers in edge computing look for first in your application — so you can tailor your CV, portfolio and cover letter to jump out of the stack. Whether you’re targeting edge systems roles, embedded IoT edge jobs, edge-native data roles, edge platform engineering or edge-AI positions, this checklist will help you position your experience in a way hiring managers can trust immediately.

The Skills Gap in Edge Computing Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Edge computing is rapidly moving from niche concept to critical infrastructure. As organisations deploy connected devices, sensors, autonomous systems and real-time analytics, processing data closer to where it is generated has become essential. From smart cities and manufacturing to healthcare, transport, defence and telecommunications, edge computing underpins systems where latency, reliability and resilience matter. Demand for edge computing skills across the UK is rising steadily — yet employers consistently report difficulty finding candidates who are genuinely job-ready. Despite growing interest and academic coverage, universities are not fully preparing graduates for real edge computing jobs. This article explores the edge computing skills gap in depth: what universities teach well, what they consistently miss, why the gap exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in edge computing.