Polisher Lathe Operator

NOV Inc.•Conroe, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

National Oilwell Varco is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) program and a strong commitment to the safety of our employees. Our products are used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells all across the globe. Our Conroe Facility produces downhole products for drilling activities in North America. Our plant has high demand and is operating 24/7 to produce these products for our customers. To meet the demand for our products, we provide employees with an air-conditioned environment, highly organized and clean 300,000 SQ. ft. fabrication facility, new CNC Machines (Mazak, Mori Sieke, DMG Mori, Weiler, etc.), and a strong safety program designed to ensure our team goes home safe to their families after every shift. At NOV and at our 500 Conroe Park West location, we recognize the value of people. Building strong work relationships is key to keeping talented, reliable, and loyal employees. That's why we work hard to ensure our team feels appreciated for their hard work. Collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability are core concepts for our success.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Lathe and Grinding equipment background preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience using a machining lather or cylindrical O/D grinder
Safety First Mindset
Integrity
Trustworthiness
Perseverance
Pride in a job well done and finished product
Drive for Results
Desire to work with others to find solutions and meet goals
Ability to read process control documentation
Identify/Solve Problems
Computers and Windows
Works Effectively with Others/Communication
Troubleshooting
Physical Ability
Ability to complete documentation and general math calculations
Open to new ideas and adaptable to changing technology.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and detailed records on all grinding and lathe machining processes.
Perform work safely and adheres to applicable OSHA regulations and/or rules adhered to by the HVOF cell.
Maintain Machine logs and cleaning schedule
Maintain Daily Coatings Activity Log/ daily operator log entry
Track Cell Production Scheduling
Performs preventative maintenance functions as needed.
Assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting
Assist maintenance on basic machine maintenance
Proficiency and use of micrometers and measuring instruments
Bauer Lathe Polisher Operator
Ability to read process control documentation
Identify/Solve Problems
Computers and Windows
Works Effectively with Others/Communication
Troubleshooting
Physical Ability
Open to new ideas and adaptable to changing technology.
Lathe and Grinding equipment background
The ability to complete documentation and general math calculations.
Interpersonal Savvy
Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.
Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.
Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
Move machine controls to index workpieces, and to adjust machines for pre-selected operational settings.
Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements.
Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, or other tool holding devices, using hand tools.
Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut workpieces, according to specifications.
Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic workpieces.
Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation.
Brush or spray lubricating compounds on workpieces, or turn valve handles and direct flow of coolant against tools and workpieces.
Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them in hoppers or on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps.
Repair or replace machine parts, using hand tools, or notify engineering personnel when corrective action is required.
Compute machine indexings and settings for specified dimensions and base reference points.
Maintain stocks of machine parts and machining tools.
Thread and hand-feed materials through machine cutters or abraders.
Adjust air cylinders and setting stops to set traverse lengths and feed arm strokes.