General Technical Assistant

As a General Technical Assistant at NOV Tuboscope, you will support daily operational activities within the Inspection and Machine Shop departments, helping ensure that products are processed safely, efficiently, and according to established quality requirements.

Your work will involve a variety of practical tasks, including product inspection, cleaning, material handling, cutting, painting, and product finishing. You will work with different tools and equipment, following established work instructions and safety procedures.

Working closely with your Team Lead and colleagues, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient working environment while ensuring that products meet the required technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and finish products and components according to established work instructions.
• Inspect products and completed operations for quality, both visually and using measuring instruments.
• Remove and replace protective components (protectors) as required.
• Handle and transport materials to and from production machines, including forklift operations.
• Perform practical operational support activities, including cutting, painting, and product preparation.
• Apply product identification markings through engraving or stenciling.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, quality issues, and operational problems to the appropriate department.
• Verify that products meet applicable quality requirements and technical specifications.
• Support general operational and technical activities as required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Technical aptitude, logical thinking, and an interest in practical technical work.
• VMBO+/MBO Level 2 vocational education or equivalent working and thinking level.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar technical or operational position.
• Familiarity with production processes, manufacturing materials, and relevant work procedures.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and assess product quality through visual inspection and measuring instruments.
• A safety-conscious, quality-focused approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and take initiative when needed.
• Good spoken Dutch and Dutch reading comprehension to understand safety instructions and communicate effectively in the workplace.

Preferred

• Knowledge of German or English.

Training & Certifications

• VCA Basic Safety (VCA I).
• Forklift Operator Certificate.