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CNC Machinist

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77020, USA
Listing for: NOV Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 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

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

* 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

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

* 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

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit  for more information about our benefits offerings)

* 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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