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As a Skilled Fitter, you will play an important role in assembling and testing high-quality equipment that meets our customers' expectations for safety, reliability and performance.\nThis is a hands-on manufacturing role where you'll assemble products using engineering drawings, technical specifications and standard workshop tools. You'll work independently on some builds and collaboratively on larger, more complex assemblies, ensuring every product is built to the highest quality standards.\nWe are committed to developing our people. New starters receive structured onboarding, including buddy training with experienced fitters, product-specific training and ongoing support to build confidence across our diverse product range.\nWhy Join NOV\nWork for a global engineering company with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.\nBuild technically challenging, engineered products rather than repetitive production-line assemblies.\nReceive structured onboarding, mentoring and ongoing technical development.\nWork alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative manufacturing environment.\nDevelop your skills across a broad range of engineered products and manufacturing processes.\nDiversity & Inclusion\nAt NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. 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