Production Assembler

Summary:
FET Variperm is a class leading service and supply company specializing in sand control engineering, completion and work-over tools and cased hole fishing services. Our very name derives from the concept of Variable Permeability – the ability to change permeability to control results. And that’s what we do: our customized sand control solutions allow us to respond quickly to the ever-changing variability of our customers’ vertical and horizontal well operations.

This role supports product assembly and performs general duties, including but not limited to accurately sorting and labeling housings, components, and specialized inserts using alphanumeric identifiers. It involves standing for extended periods and lifting up to 45 lbs. Housekeeping and material handling are also components of this position. The position schedule will be a dayshift; however, it may involve various shifts and overtime hours depending on the scope of work.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform general tasks as assigned by Supervisor
• Accurately sorting and labeling housings, components, and carbide inserts using alphanumeric codes and product identifiers.
• Prepare, organize, and stage housings for machining and assembly processes.
• Perform engraving on housings using designated tools and templates.
• Handle materials – within the shop and outdoors as required
• Assisting various machine operators in setup; moving materials in and out of the shop using overhead hoist and forklift
• Operate basic hand tools and powered hand tools.
• Operate various equipment as described in company procedures
• Stacking/unstacking pipe adhering to strict procedures
• Perform work safely and follow established work procedures
• General shop cleaning
• Adhere to health, safety and quality policies, as well as all company policies and procedures
• Ensure work areas and clean and organized
• Participate in training and safety meetings
• Other duties as required

Skills/Knowledge

• Able to meet deadlines while working in a safe manner.
• Mechanically inclined, ability to use small hand tools and/or power tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently, to complete tasks.
• Strong aptitude to understand drawings.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to follow and understand both oral and written instructions in English.
• Grade 12 basic math skills.

Education

• Grade 12 or GED preferred. Additional education past high school would be an asset.

Experience

• Preference to those with Overhead Crane experience and/or certification.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or similar environment preferred but not required.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.