Mechanical Assembler
Location
Houston, TX
Posted on September 4, 2026
Location
Houston, TX
Posted on September 4, 2026
Job Description
The Mechanical Assembler in the RE 0638-012-00120 MFG - Admin - 2500 department will be responsible for building and packaging mechanical parts for delivery. The role requires strict adherence to bill‑of‑materials, safety standards, and quality inspections while maintaining a clean work environment. The position operates in a noisy, non‑climate‑controlled warehouse and may involve occasional overtime and limited travel.
Responsibilities
Assemble basic expendable mechanical products according to the bill of material. Create sealing surfaces on spherical parts by lapping. Perform visual inspections for mis‑machined, damaged, or abnormal parts. Operate JIB and overhead cranes, and Class II/IV forklifts as required. Maintain a clean, orderly work area and equipment. Follow NOV HSE policies, wear required PPE, and complete safety training. Use fall protection harness when working at heights. Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members. Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor. Assist with material handling and packaging for shipment.
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Minimum 2 years mechanical assembly experience. Ability to read and write English fluently. Capability to lift safely up to 45 lb and work with heavy equipment. Experience operating JIB/overhead cranes and forklifts (reach truck, Hyster 50‑170) preferred. Willingness to work 40 hours/week, including overtime as needed. Ability to work in noisy, non‑climate‑controlled warehouse environments. Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to scan/copy documents. Understanding of JHA documentation and safety procedures. Limited travel (≤5%) acceptable.
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 73 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
We're tracking 360 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 211 different employers. 157 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.
NOV currently has 11 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are San Angelo at $41/hr, Pasadena at $40/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Mechanical Assembler figures were last recalculated when this page was built.