CNC HBM Machinist (Nights)

NOV • Houston, TX

20h

About The Position

Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, the CNC HBM Machinist is responsible for producing quality parts on CNC machines, including lathes and milling machines, in a timely, safe, and efficient manner. The role operates CNC machines, performs setup changes and first-article inspections, and supports production runs through loading parts with overhead lifting equipment, proving tapes, operating controls, setting offsets, making simple edits, deburring, and inspecting parts for conformance to requirements.

The machinist identifies potential problems before production runs and monitors machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions, adjusting machine controls or control media as needed. The position requires reading blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and job orders to determine dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements. The machinist maintains working knowledge of tooling instructions, including fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and cutting tools; proves out new programs and makes simple NC program edits on one or more numerically controlled machines; and performs basic preventive maintenance while keeping equipment and the work area clean and orderly. The role also requires compliance with NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures and performance of other related tasks as assigned.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports drilling solutions for the global oil and gas industry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Broad knowledge of CNC mill operation, programming, edits, and tool selection.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Initiative.
• Ability to contribute and work well within a team.
• Safety awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines and produce quality parts safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Perform setup changes and first-article inspections on production runs.
• Load parts using overhead lifting equipment; prove tapes; operate controls; set offsets; make simple edits; deburr parts; and inspect them for conformance.
• Identify potential problems before production runs, monitor machine operation for 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, tolerances, and tooling requirements.
• Apply tooling instructions concerning fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and cutting tools.
• Prove out new programs and make simple edits to NC programs on one or more numerically controlled machines.
• Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Comply with NOV Company, HSE, and facility requirements.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with NOV matching contributions up to 5% of base pay and overtime contributions.
• Competitive medical plans effective on the date of hire.
• Free MDLIVE virtual visits when enrolled in an NOV medical plan.
• Free preventive medical and dental care for the family when enrolled in NOV medical/dental plans and using an in-network physician.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance equal to two times annual salary for full-time employees.
• Three weeks of paid vacation per year for regular full-time employees, prorated based on start date; relevant pre-NOV experience may be considered for vacation accrual.
• Up to 11 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED