Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setup and operate Manual Lathe with little assistance.
• Validate work instructions before machining to assure accuracy of operations.
• The ability to be flexible / adaptable to work on CNC machines / manual machines.
• Detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Document actions by completing work order routings.
• Work as a team player with others in a demanding fast-paced environment to meet frequently changing production.
• 100% inspections to ensure dimensional and surface finish requirements are met for all parts machined.
• Comply with all NOV Health Safety Environmental (HSE), HR, & Quality polices & procedures.
• Required PPE safety eye protection, steel toe boots, and hard hat at all times. 
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Must have a high standard of quality by minimizing scrap rate. 
• Keen attention to detail. 
• Must be familiar with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, etc.
• Load parts utilizing overhead lifting equipment if needed, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring.
• Facilitate objectives for Safety, Quality, Innovation, and Cost - seek opportunities to provide feedback on process improvements, cost savings, and opportunities to work more efficiently and/or safely.
• Must have own tools.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5+ years machining experience, Manual Lathe experience strongly preferred.
• Experience setting up and operating computer and mechanically controlled machine tools such as CNC Machines, grinder, drill press, hydraulic press, etc.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational education (commercial or shop training; technical school)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to adapt to change.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Experience with Conversational Programming.
• Ability to accept of feedback and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.
• Knowledge of mills a plus.
• Operate a small LP forklift.
• Operate raw stock horizontal band saw.
• Good work ethic and flexibility to work overtime when needed. 
• Ability to transition over to CNC eventually.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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• All regular full-time employees start with three weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) on your first date of hire for as little as $131 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 receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.