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CNC Machinist

NOV


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Verifies proper quality documents and other paperwork is present prior to start of work

Completes Dimensional reports and machine logs for all items machined

Operates a forklift and lifting devices for movement of parts

Communicates with supervisor planners engineers production control quality and other shop personnel as it relates to the job

Necessary PPE should be worn all time as per JHA and task requirement

Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Must be able to pass a physical drug test and background check

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Must be adaptable to changing work environment competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events

Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others to ease

Staying on task and following the procedures without deviation

Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Team Player

Communication Skills

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of editing NC programs

Knowledge of CNC Machine setup

Knowledge of parts quality inspection

Read and understand blueprints

Knowledge of dimension and tolerance measurements

Knowledge of measurement instruments

Basic Computer knowledge

Working knowledge of various tool holders cutting tools boring bars and insert used on various machines

Advanced knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions

Advanced knowledge of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not be limited to calipers ID/OD micrometers depth gages indicators and tape measures

Advanced knowledge of understanding programmed segments and corresponding operations

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:(visit for more information about our benefits offerings)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVEvirtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.


Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as but not limited to lathes and milling machines in a timely safe and efficient manner.

Operate perform set-up changes and first article inspections on production runs utilizing CNC Machines.

Load parts utilizing overhead lifting equipment proving tapes operating controls setting offsets simple edits deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.

Identify problems before production runs then start and observe machine operation to detect any other 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 tolerance and tooling requirements.

Maintain knowledge of dimensions and tolerances for tooling instructions such as fixtures feed rates cutting speeds depth of cut and cutting tools to be used.

Prove out new programs and make simple edits of NC programs on at least one or more numerically controlled machines.

Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.

Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate forklift as needed

Operate Overhead Cranes



Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience




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