CNC 5 Axis Machinist, Night Shift

NOV’s Cedar Park, Texas facility is seeking a Night Shift CNC 5-Axis Machinist to operate and control computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, ensuring precise and accurate production.

About the role

Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, you will produce quality parts on CNC 5-axis Mazak Integrex machines in a timely, safe, and efficient manner. This is an on-site night shift position.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and perform first article inspections on production runs using CNC machines.
• Load parts using overhead lifting equipment, set offsets, make simple edits, deburr, and inspect parts for conformance to requirements.
• Identify problems before production runs; start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and adjust controls as needed.
• Use precision measuring instruments, read blueprints, and interpret job orders to determine dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions, including fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and cutting tools.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Identify and correctly utilize Capto tool holders, mill tooling, turning tools, and inserts.
• Read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments such as profilometers, dial indicators, depth gauges, OD/ID micrometers, and groove micrometers.
• Maintain tight tolerances, often within +/-0.0005 inches.
• Follow dispatch reports to ensure jobs are run in the proper sequence.
• Ensure machined products meet specifications for the next operation and produce high-quality parts that fully comply with requirements.
• Maintain work area and equipment, manage workflow, and meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity measures.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic math, blueprints, and routers.
• Proficiency in the proper use of measuring tools, gauges, and cutting tools.
• At least 3–5 years of combined CNC mill and CNC lathe experience or 5-axis experience.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic and teamwork.

Skills

• Excellence in machining and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with strong integrity and respect for others.
• Hardworking, dependable, and self-motivated.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend, and reach.
• Regularly required to operate a computer and office machinery using finger dexterity for typing and writing.
• Regularly required to communicate, converse, and exchange information verbally and in writing.
• Regularly required to perform light physical effort to lift or move materials up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly required to view a computer screen.

About Us

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• Global Family: A worldwide team of thousands working collaboratively to create a lasting impact for customers and communities.
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