CNC Machinist

NOV•Nikiski, AK

About The Position

Under the supervision of a shop foreman or supervisor, the CNC Machinist operates a CNC lathe to repair or manufacture drill string components. The role involves preparing and editing programs, setting up and operating machining equipment, checking parts against specifications, and documenting production and inspection data. The machinist maintains production output while following Quality and HSE requirements and Tuboscope standards. The position also requires successful completion of Code 70 certification, maintaining an organized and safe work area, and performing and documenting daily maintenance.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of Code 70 certification.
  • Ability to read work orders, job travelers, specifications, and drawings.
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
  • Ability to program and edit products, make offsets, and perform machine setup and operation.

Responsibilities

  • Program non-qualifying products and use program information to determine the correct setup.
  • Edit programs and make offsets, ensuring the part program matches the print and produces the correct part.
  • Load and correctly orient parts using semi-automatic equipment or a crane; operate controls for machining, deburring, and inspection.
  • Ensure first-article inspections are performed.
  • Identify potential problems before production runs and observe machine operation for conditions that could cause out-of-tolerance parts; make necessary corrections.
  • Read work orders, job travelers, specifications, and drawings, and use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
  • Record production and inspection data and measure and document dimensional data.
  • Operate a CNC lathe to repair or manufacture drill string components under the supervision of a shop foreman or supervisor.
  • Verify the work order, part print, and program are correct before starting a job.
  • Maintain production output while observing Quality and HSE requirements.
  • Assist machine operators with program edits, setups, tooling, and machining advice as needed, in accordance with Tuboscope standards.
  • Keep equipment and the work area clean, orderly, and safe.
  • Perform and document daily maintenance and basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Comply with NOV company, HSE, HR, and QTS programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
  • Successfully complete Code 70 certification.
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