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Machinist

National Oilwell Varco

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Houston, TX
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Third Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Comply and maintain safe operations by adhering to NOV safety policies and procedures.
  • Setup, program, and operate CNC machines under moderate supervision.
  • Work as a team player with others in a demanding, fast-paced environment to meet frequently changing production.
  • Carry out job requirements in accordance with established procedures and specifications while meeting established company production goals.
  • Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean, organized, and orderly. Perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines in a heavy manufacturing environment or comparable experience with trade school
  • Experience with FANUC machine controls required
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments, including but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches
  • Ability to hold tight machining tolerances
  • Show understanding of tooling technology
  • Select cutting tools with minimal assistance
  • Understand and possess Basic Math Skills
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, and uses
  • Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
  • The ability to make feature-based edits in conversational and numeric control (NC) based programming
  • Participate and complete online training modules as part of on-going competency evaluation and machining knowledge enhancement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • You will be required to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) such as gloves, clothing, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • Work potentially will be performed in areas where harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing chemicals). Per HSE requirements, you could be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
  • Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
  • Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts, including 2nd shift and changing work schedules.

Competitive Benefits (visit usbenefits.nov.com 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 cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $125 per pay period (bi-weekly)
  • Employees and their spouse enrolled in a medical plan can receive up to $350 (pre-tax) each per year for participating in Choose Well-being Rewards 
  • 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 (for full-time employees)
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date)
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year