Lathe Machinist

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.

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.

Effective Communication

Vocational education (commercial or shop training; technical school)

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.

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.