CNC Lathe Machinist

The CNC Machinist will safely and efficiently set up, program, and operate CNC milling and turning equipment. The role supports high-mix, low-volume production of precision oilfield components, requiring frequent setups, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently across varying part families.

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• 3+ years of hands‑on experience operating Okuma and/or Mazak CNC lathes and mills.
• Proficient in CNC setup and offset management, with the ability to read and understand G- and M-code, required. Experience creating conversational programs, particularly Mazatrol, is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification in CNC machining preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely with high‑speed rotating equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make quick adjustments on the shop floor.
• Basic math skills (algebra, geometry) and familiarity with measurement tools.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required by production demands.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend, and reach.
• Regularly required to operate a computer and other office machinery using finger dexterity for typing and writing.
• Regularly required to communicate, converse with, and exchange information by means of the spoken and written word.
• Regularly required to perform light physical effort to lift or move lightweight materials up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly required to view a computer screen.

Behavioral Expectations:

• Excellence

• Team Oriented

• Integrity

• Respectful

• Hardworking

• Dependable

• Independently set up, prove out, and operate Okuma and Mazak CNC lathes and mills, including work holding, tooling, offsets, and first-piece validation.

• Load, inspect, and secure workpieces and tooling according to specifications.

• Interpret engineering drawings, CNC programs, and work orders.

• Monitor machine performance, adjust parameters, and troubleshoot issues in real time.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and document machine logs.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA guidelines.

• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve non‑conformances.

• Produces good quality product that fully meets specifications. Record production data, tool life, and scrap rates for continuous improvement.

• Ability to hold close tolerances, including features requiring ±.0005" when specified.

• Works to a dispatch report and ensure that jobs are run in proper sequence.

• Ensure proper machining of product to ensure products that can be sent to the next operation are within specification.

• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

• Independently set up, prove out, and operate Okuma and Mazak CNC lathes and mills, including work holding, tooling, offsets, and first-piece validation.

• Load, inspect, and secure workpieces and tooling according to specifications.

• Interpret engineering drawings, CNC programs, and work orders.

• Monitor machine performance, adjust parameters, and troubleshoot issues in real time.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and document machine logs.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA guidelines.

• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve non‑conformances.

• Produces good quality product that fully meets specifications. Record production data, tool life, and scrap rates for continuous improvement.

• Ability to hold close tolerances, including features requiring ±.0005" when specified.

• Works to a dispatch report and ensure that jobs are run in proper sequence.

• Ensure proper machining of product to ensure products that can be sent to the next operation are within specification.

• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.