Robotics Machinist

NOV Inc. • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Robotics Machinist operates, sets up, and troubleshoots CNC machines and robotic machine-tending systems in a production environment. The role produces quality parts using CNC lathes, milling machines, and robot-assisted machining cells. Duties include machine and robotic cell setup, part changeovers, tooling adjustments, production start-ups, monitoring robotic loading and unloading, and inspecting finished components to ensure they meet drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

The position requires interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts; measuring and marking workpieces; identifying equipment malfunctions, robotic faults, and out-of-tolerance conditions; and making authorized adjustments. The employee performs basic robotic troubleshooting, communicates equipment and quality issues to relevant teams, contributes to continuous improvement and automation optimization, operates lifting equipment as required, and maintains equipment and work areas. The role also includes routine preventive maintenance, daily inspections, and compliance with Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least 2 years of CNC machining experience operating CNC lathes, milling machines, or similar equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience working with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment, including robot-loaded machine-tending applications.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for manufacturing calculations.
• Working knowledge of industrial robotic systems such as FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman, KUKA, or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to safely operate and troubleshoot automated robotic machine-tending cells.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments, including calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales.
• Knowledge of CNC tooling, tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, inserts, and machining practices.
• Understanding of CNC machine controls, machine offsets, tooling adjustments, and production optimization techniques.
• Ability to identify and resolve machining, robotic, and process-related issues while maintaining quality standards.
• Basic understanding of sensors, end-of-arm tooling, robotic safety systems, and automated manufacturing processes.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including regularly standing and using hands to handle or operate tools, controls, and equipment; occasionally walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing robotic cell setup, operation, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, oilfield equipment manufacturing, or similar industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and troubleshoot CNC machines and robotic machine-tending systems used in production.
• Produce quality parts on CNC lathes, milling machines, and robot-assisted machining cells.
• Perform machine and robotic cell setup, part changeovers, tooling adjustments, and production start-ups.
• Monitor robotic loading and unloading operations for correct part orientation, completed cycles, and production efficiency.
• Inspect finished components and verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, setup requirements, and machining sequences.
• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as required.
• Detect equipment malfunctions, robotic faults, and out-of-tolerance machining conditions and make appropriate authorized adjustments.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems, including recovering from faults, adjusting program offsets, verifying sensors, and inspecting end-of-arm tooling.
• Communicate equipment, robotic, and quality issues to supervisors, engineers, maintenance personnel, and production support teams.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, automation optimization projects, and cost reduction efforts.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and lifting devices to move materials and finished products as required.
• Maintain equipment, robotic cells, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and daily inspections on CNC equipment and robotic systems.
• Follow and enforce Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching: NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar invested.
• Competitive medical plans effective on the date of hire, with coverage options for employees and families.
• Starting in 2026, 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 and dental plan and seeing 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 accruals.
• 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