CNC Machinist

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 inspect 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 preventive 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 able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to work effectively with different people and teams by putting others at ease.
• Stay on task and follow 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 of 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 inserts 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 their application (calipers, /OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, tape measures).
• Advanced knowledge of understanding programmed segments and corresponding operations.

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• 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.