CNC Machinist

Company: NOV
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Setup and operate CNC Machines under minimal instruction and supervision. - Validate machine programs and work instructions before machining to assure accuracy of operations under minimal supervision. - Detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required and have the ability to correct these issues to meet the production team's goal. - Set up and operate CNC Machines for first article to prove out program and set up instructions. - Document actions by completing work order routings. - Proof programs without assistance. - Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. - Work as a team player with others in a demanding fast-paced environment to meet frequently changing production. - Report problems to responsible management levels. - Meeting established company production goals. - Maintain safe operations by adhering to NOV safety policies and procedures. - Process remaining parts while conducting constant checks and inspections to ensure dimensional and surface finish requirements are met for the entire part run. - Proof programs without assistance. /n FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES - Functional knowledge of DMG Mori slant bed lathe and vertical mill operation utilizing FANUC controlled CNC machines. - Ability to setup machine and tooling, load/unload parts, enter work and tool offsets, determine optimal manufacturing plan, develop required NC program, and execute program. /n EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS - HS Diploma or equivalent required. - Vocational education (commercial or shop training, technical school) preferred. - 5-7 years of traditional machining experience, or comparable experience with trade school. - Ability to learn and work with Conversational Programming and numeric control Programming along with understanding G&M Codes - Experience setting up and operating computer and mechanically controlled machine tools such as CNC lathe, mill etc. /n JOB REQUIREMENTS - You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, clothing, glasses, goggles, respirator/face mask, ear plugs/muffs and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. - Work potentially will be performed in areas where harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing chemicals). Per HSE requirements, you could be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. - Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. - Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job. - Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedule, however this position is primarily 2nd shift. /n BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES - Ability to adapt to change (positive or negative). - Ability to accept of criticism and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations. - Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication techniques, working in a team environment, and dealing with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles. - Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working. - Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. - Understanding when own work logically relates to the work of others and coordinate with them and when additional tasks must be performed to complete an assignment. - Recognize when, despite best efforts, work will not be done and notifies supervision. /n TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES - 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. - Demonstrated ability and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments, including but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales. - Read and Interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and work order routings. - Ability to hold tight machining tolerances. - Understand various tooling technology. - Select cutting tools without assistance. - Possess Math skills that can be applied to figure out shop mathematical problems, ability to utilize handbook formulas, basic geometry, and trigonometry. - Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, and uses. - Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. - Ability to develop NC programs as required to manufacture part to engineering requirements. /n PHYSICAL/NON-PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Able to operate a machine eight (8) to twelve (12) hours per day. - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to listen to machine and tooling to ensure the machine and tooling are operating properly. - The employee must be able to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds during set-ups. - While doing set-ups and verifying measurements employee will routinely bend. - /nCOMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings) - 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 4% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest. - Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $125 per pay period (bi-weekly). - Employees and their spouse enrolled in a medical plan can earn up to $350 (pre-tax) each per year for participating in Choose Well-being Rewards. - 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 (for full-time employees). - All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). - All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

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