CNC Machinist

NOV
Houston, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as, but not limited, to lathes and milling machines in a timely, safe and efficient manner
  • Operate, perform set-up changes and first article inspections on production runs utilizing CNC Machines
  • Load parts utilizing overhead lifting equipment, proving tapes, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements
  • Identify problems before production runs, then start and observe machine operation to detect any other malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions, and adjust machine controls or control media as required
  • Read blueprints, precision measuring instruments and job orders to determine dimensions, tolerance and tooling requirements
  • Maintain knowledge of dimensions and tolerances for tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools to be used
  • Prove out new programs and make simple edits of NC programs on at least one or more numerically controlled machines
  • Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment
  • Perform other work-related tasks as assigned
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Must be adaptable to changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
  • Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others to ease
  • Staying on task and following the procedures without deviation
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Must be able to work weekends and overtime when required
  • Team Player
  • Communication Skills

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Knowledge of editing CNC programs
  • Knowledge of CNC Machine setup
  • Knowledge Weiler lathes
  • Read and understand blueprints
  • Knowledge of dimension and tolerance measurements
  • Knowledge of measurement instruments
  • Basic Computer knowledge
  • Working knowledge of various tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, and insert used on various machines
  • Advanced knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions
  • Advanced knowledge of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not be limited to calipers, ID/OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and tape measures
  • Advanced knowledge of understanding programmed segments and corresponding operations

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS : (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
Posted 2026-02-18

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