Robotics Machinist

NOV • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Under minimal supervision, operates, sets up, and troubleshoots CNC machines and robotic machine-tending systems in a production environment. Produces quality parts using CNC lathes, milling machines, and robot-assisted machining cells. Performs machine and robotic-cell setup, changeovers, tooling adjustments, and production start-ups; monitors automated loading and unloading; and inspects finished components for conformance to drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. The role also involves interpreting technical documents, identifying and addressing equipment or machining issues within authorized capabilities, communicating issues to relevant teams, supporting continuous improvement, using material-handling equipment as required, maintaining equipment and work areas, and following company safety and environmental procedures.

The position requires working knowledge of industrial robotic systems and CNC machining practices, precision measurement, machine controls and offsets, robotic safety systems, and automated manufacturing processes. A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of CNC machining experience and two years of industrial robotics experience are required. The employee regularly stands and uses hands to operate tools and equipment; may occasionally walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, robotic equipment, automated machinery, forklifts, overhead lifting devices, and moderate-to-high noise.

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 with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment, including robot-loaded machine-tending applications.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to regularly stand and use hands to handle, touch, or operate tools, controls, and equipment; talk and hear; and occasionally walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 in production.
• Produce parts on CNC lathes, milling machines, and robot-assisted machining cells.
• Perform machine and robotic-cell setups, part changeovers, tooling adjustments, and production start-ups.
• Monitor robotic loading and unloading to verify part orientation, cycle completion, and production efficiency.
• Inspect finished components and verify conformance to 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.
• Identify equipment malfunctions, robotic faults, and out-of-tolerance machining conditions, and make appropriate adjustments within authorized capabilities.
• Perform basic robotic troubleshooting, including fault recovery, program-offset adjustments, sensor verification, and end-of-arm tooling inspections.
• Communicate equipment, robotic, and quality issues to supervisors, engineers, maintenance personnel, and production support teams.
• Assist with continuous improvement, automation optimization, 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 up to 5% of base pay and overtime contributions.
• Competitive medical plans effective on the date of hire, with employee and family coverage options.
• Free MDLIVE virtual visits starting in 2026 for employees enrolled in an NOV medical plan.
• Free preventive medical and dental care for the family when enrolled in NOV medical/dental plans and seeing an in-network physician.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance equal to 2 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED