The Role
Operate and set up CNC lathes and mills, perform first-article inspections, read blueprints, edit/prove NC programs, use precision measuring instruments, maintain equipment, and follow safety/HSE and company procedures.
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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.
Skills Required
- Operate CNC lathes and milling machines
- Perform setup, changeovers, and first article inspections on production runs
- Read blueprints and interpret dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements
- Edit and prove NC/CNC programs and make simple program edits
- Knowledge of Weiler lathes
- Use precision measuring instruments (calipers, ID/OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators)
- Working knowledge of various tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, and inserts
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to follow HSE and company safety policies and procedures
- Willingness to work weekends and overtime when required
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The Company
What We Do
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.






