CNC Programmer

Job Title

National Oilwell Varco is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) program and a strong commitment to the safety of our employees. Our products are used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells all across the globe.

We are located at 500 Conroe Park West Dr, Conroe, TX 77303.

Our Conroe Facility produces downhole products for drilling activities in North America. Our plant has high demand and is operating 24/7 to produce these products for our customers. To meet the demand for our products, we provide employees with an air-conditioned environment, highly organized and clean 300,000 SQ. ft. fabrication facility, new CNC Machines (Mazak, Mori Sieke, DMG Mori, Weiler, etc.), and a strong safety program designed to ensure our team goes home safe to their families after every shift.

At NOV and at our 500 Conroe Park West location, we recognize the value of people. Building strong work relationships is key to keeping talented, reliable, and loyal employees. That's why we work hard to ensure our team feels appreciated for their hard work. Collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability are core concepts for our success.

Job Duties:

• Write programs and modify existing ones for increased efficiency.
• Utilize drawings or CAD models to support program development.
• Utilize CAM software to produce programs.
• Make calculations for programming.
• Create, document and back-up all programs. Update set-up sheets and tool lists as required.
• Check completed programs by running simulations or tests.
• Prepare geometric layout of designs using proper software.
• Determine sequence of operations in a program.
• Confer with appropriate engineering personnel in preparing and finalizing programs.
• Choose cutting tools that will be needed.
• Analyze job order and performs necessary calculations.
• Simplify tooling time for workers and increases productivity.
• Monitor all programs to make sure they follow blueprint instructions and safely and successfully complete the task
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per travelers and blueprints, etc.
• Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required.
• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to supervisor.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
• Maintain NOV guidelines on safety, quality, and delivery.
• Clean work areas as necessary to maintain cleanliness, health, and safety standards.
• All other reasonable tasks assigned with the goal of helping the team, operations, or the facility overall.

Educational & Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ yrs. demonstrable experience in same or similar position with like responsibilities and expected outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities /Competencies

• Production and Processing
• Operation and Control
• Operations Monitoring
• Quality Control Analysis
• Reading Comprehension
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail
• Near Vision
• Problem Sensitivity
• Reaction Time
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Reliability
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Communicating Complex Concepts
• Planning & Organizing
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Stress Tolerance/Resilience
• Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Time & Focus Management

Why Would I Want to Join the Team?

• Competitive Wages
• Opportunities for Professional & Personal Growth and Learning
• Great Health & Wellness Benefits
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay

NOV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are given consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.