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CNC Machinist
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77064, USA
Listed on 2026-02-19
Listing for:
NOV
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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
- 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
- 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, /OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and tape measures
- Advanced knowledge of understanding programmed segments and corresponding operations
- 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. Visit for more information.
- 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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