Machine Operator (Days)

About Us

National Oilwell Varco is a leading supplier of drilling products worldwide and a Fortune 500 company with a global Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) program. Our products are used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells globally.

Our Conroe Facility at 500 Conroe Park West Dr, Conroe, TX 77303 produces downhole products for drilling activities in North America. The plant operates 24/7 to meet high demand, offering an air-conditioned, highly organized, and clean 300,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility equipped with new CNC Machines (Mazak, Mori Seiki, DMG Mori, Weiler, etc.) and a strong safety program.

At NOV, we value collaboration, respect, integrity, and accountability. We work to ensure our team feels appreciated and build strong work relationships to retain talented, reliable, and loyal employees.

Benefits

• 401K with NOV matching every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime
• Competitive medical plans covering your entire family from the first date of hire for as little as $131 per bi-weekly pay period
• 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)
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date) for regular full-time employees
• 11 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees

Responsibilities

• Produce quality parts on CNC machines (lathes, milling machines, etc.) in a timely, safe, and efficient manner under supervision
• Operate, set up, and perform first article inspections on production runs using CNC Machines
• Load parts using overhead lifting equipment, prove tapes, operate controls, set offsets, make simple edits, deburr, and inspect parts for conformance
• Identify problems before production runs and monitor machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions; adjust controls as needed
• Read blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and job orders to determine dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements
• Maintain knowledge of dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions (fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and cutting tools)
• Prove out new programs and make simple edits to NC programs on numerically controlled machines
• Keep equipment and work area clean and perform basic preventative maintenance
• Read, interpret, and understand work orders, Bills of Materials, and related documentation
• Inspect raw materials or verify part serial numbers before machining
• Perform finish product inspections and maximize yields to minimize defects while maintaining high-quality standards
• Maintain NOV guidelines on safety, quality, and delivery
• Clean work areas to uphold health and safety standards
• Champion facility goals for Safety, Quality, Innovation, and Cost; provide feedback on process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency opportunities
• Collaborate with other departments and business units
• Perform other reasonable tasks to support the team, operations, or facility

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• 2+ years of CNC mill or lathe experience
• Knowledge of G & M Codes

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of knowledge of standard safety and manufacturing processes
• 2+ years of experience in a machine shop/manufacturing facility
• Experience reading part drawings/blueprints
• Familiarity with measurement tools
• Computer experience