Travel 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 looking for a Travel Machinist to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist machine operator with editing, setups, tooling, and machining advice.
• Comply with all NOV company, HSE, HR QTS policies, and procedures
• Ensure the Work Order, part print, and program are correct before starting the job.
• Identify problems before production runs; then start and observe machine operation to detect situations causing out-of-tolerance conditions, and make the necessary corrections.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Perform and document daily maintenance.
• Maintain production output while observing HSE safety requirements.
• Program non-qualifying products, use program information to determine the correct set-up, edit programs, make offsets, and ensure part program matches print to produce the correct part.
• Read work orders, travelers, and precision measuring instruments to determine that dimensions and tolerances are within specifications.
• Successful completion of Code 70 certification.
• Operate a CNC lathe to repair or manufacture drill string components under the supervision of the shop foreman or supervisor. Measure and document dimensional data.
• Utilizing semi-automatic equipment or crane, load and correctly orientate parts, operate control in machining, deburring, and inspection of parts, and ensure first articles inspection are performed.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must be able to travel when necessary
• Must be able to read and comprehend schematics and blueprints

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.