CNC Lathe Machinist

NOV
Cedar Park, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Machinist will be tasked to safely and efficiently set up and operate a CNC Lathe. Machines include Okuma CNC Lathes, Mazak CNC Lathes. This role requires onsite presence for day shift work.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of a supervisor or experienced machinist, produce quality parts on CNC machines (including lathes and milling machines) in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
  • Operate CNC machines, perform setup changes, and conduct first article inspections during production runs.
  • Load parts using overhead lifting equipment; prove programs; operate machine controls; set offsets; perform simple program edits; deburr parts; and inspect finished parts to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Identify potential issues before production runs. Start and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and adjust machine controls or programs as required.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and precision measuring instruments to determine dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements.
  • Maintain knowledge of tooling instructions, including fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and cutting tools.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV company policies, including Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Facility-Specific Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize machining processes and improve efficiency.
  • Identify and correctly utilize tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, and inserts.
  • Read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments, including profilometers, dial indicators, depth gauges, OD/ID micrometers, and groove micrometers.
  • Machine parts to tight tolerances, often within ±0.0005 inches.
  • Follow dispatch reports to ensure jobs are completed in the correct sequence.
  • Ensure machined products meet specifications before moving to the next operation.
  • Produce high-quality parts that meet all required specifications.
  • Maintain work area and equipment in good condition.
  • Manage personal workflow to meet production requirements.
  • Meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity standards.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience as a Lathe Machinist in a manufacturing environment
  • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check
  • Proficient in reading and basic math, and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
  • Strong understanding of machining principles and practices, including CNC programming and setup
  • Ability to use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
  • Can demonstrate good work ethic
  • Ability to work well with the team
  • Experience with multi-axis CNC lathes, preferred
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices; prefered

Skills

  • Familiarity with tooling and fixtures used in lathe operations
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Willingness to take initiative and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly required to sit or stand, bend, and reach.
  • Regularly required to operate a computer and other office machinery using finger dexterity for typing and writing.
  • Regularly required to communicate, converse with, and exchange information by means of the spoken and written word.
  • Regularly required to perform light physical effort to lift or move lightweight materials up to 40 pounds.
  • Regularly required to view a computer screen.

Behavioral Expectations

  • Excellence
  • Team Oriented
  • Integrity
  • Respectful
  • Hardworking
  • Dependable

ABOUT US

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
Posted 2026-06-26

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