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CNC Machinist

NOV

Houston

Posted: Dec 4, 2025

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. 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.

NOV is a leading company in the software industry, committed to innovation and excellence.