CNC Machinist

Job Highlights

Company Profile

National Oilwell Varco is a leading worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.

Job Profile

• The company is hiring a CNC Machinist who will independently handle program editing, loading, running, and full QC checks.

This is not a “machine operator” position.

Education Level

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in CNC turning or milling centers

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adjust offsets for tools to hold tolerances as low as .0005.
• Assists during prove-outs, adjusting feeds, speeds, etc. to establish a program, which will run without operator intervention. Should be capable of editing programs and communicating changes to the Programmer.
• Communicate with other shift operators on machine and tool operations and scheduling plans to provide smooth cell operation.
• Communicate with support personnel to offer suggestions for improving tool life, part quality, productivity, communication, work cell appearance, etc., to improve overall performance.
• Is alert and attentive to the machine’s performance and operation.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices.
• Performs daily, weekly, and other scheduled minor preventative maintenance tasks such as filling of spindle/way lube and maintaining coolant supply.
• Set up and run CNC machines (CNC lathe, CNC Mill, or 5-axis machine) using good machining, quality, and safety practices.
• Setup and use precision measuring equipment such as .0001 indicators, dial or electronic bore gages, gage blocks, inside an outside micrometer, depth mics, dial calipers, etc.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work independently or self-directed.
• Must be alert, conscientious, and capable of adapting to new concepts in machining.
• Must be capable of reading blueprints, programs, and sketches.
• Must be familiar with and be able to use precision measuring equipment.
• Must have a practical knowledge of cutting tools.
• Must have the ability to communicate easily with Supervisors, Programmers, and other shift personnel.
• Physical demands include standing at the machine for up to 8-10 hours per day, frequent lifting up to 10 lbs. with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits/Perks

• $150 yearly work shoe allowance and $175 yearly safety glasses allowance.
• $2 per hour additional for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 401K – $1 for a $1 company match up to 5%
• Attendance bonus of $250 every 3 months.
• Free uniforms and free weekly laundering
• Health insurance
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Weekly pay

Employer’s Statement

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.