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CNC Machinist III
- NOV (Houston, TX)
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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.
FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Experience setting and running a DMG Mori vertical mill utilizing MAPPS machine controls would be a distinct advantage.
+ 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.
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 Machines, grinder, drill press, hydraulic press, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 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. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
+ Starting in 2026, 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.
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