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CNC Machinist III

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77064, USA
Listing for: NOV
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machinist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
  • Functional knowledge of DMG Mori slant bed lathe and vertical mill operation utilizing FANUC controlled CNC machines.
  • 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 lathe, mill 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, however this position is primarily 2nd shift.
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,  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…
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