Polisher Lathe Operator

Who Are We?

National Oilwell Varco is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) program and a strong commitment to the safety of our employees. Our products are used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells all across the globe.

Where Are We?

We are located at 500 Conroe Park West Dr, Conroe, TX 77303.

What Do We Do Here?

Our Conroe Facility produces downhole products for drilling activities in North America. Our plant has high demand and is operating 24/7 to produce these products for our customers. To meet the demand for our products, we provide employees with an air-conditioned environment, highly organized and clean 300,000 SQ. ft. fabrication facility, new CNC Machines (Mazak, Mori Sieke, DMG Mori, Weiler, etc.), and a strong safety program designed to ensure our team goes home safe to their families after every shift.

What is the Team Like?

At NOV and at our 500 Conroe Park West location, we recognize the value of people. Building strong work relationships is key to keeping talented, reliable, and loyal employees. That’s why we work hard to ensure our team feels appreciated for their hard work. Collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability are core concepts for our success.

What’s the Job Like?

General Duties:

- Maintain accurate and detailed records on all grinding and lathe machining processes.

- Perform work safely and adheres to applicable OSHA regulations and/or rules adhered to by the HVOF cell.

- Maintain Machine logs and cleaning schedule

- Maintain Daily Coatings Activity Log/ daily operator log entry

- Track Cell Production Scheduling

- Performs preventative maintenance functions as needed.

- Assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting

- Assist maintenance on basic machine maintenance

- Proficiency and use of micrometers and measuring instruments

- Bauer Lathe Polisher Operator

- Ability to read process control documentation

- Identify/Solve Problems

- Computers and Windows

- Works Effectively with Others/Communication

- Troubleshooting

- Physical Ability

- Open to new ideas and adaptable to changing technology.

- Lathe and Grinding equipment background

- The ability to complete documentation and general math calculations.

- Interpersonal Savvy

General Duties (To be performed under direct supervision):

- Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.

- Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.

- Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.

- Move machine controls to index workpieces, and to adjust machines for pre-selected operational settings.

- Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.

- Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements.

- Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, or other tool holding devices, using hand tools.

- Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut workpieces, according to specifications.

- Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic workpieces.

- Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation.

- Brush or spray lubricating compounds on workpieces, or turn valve handles and direct flow of coolant against tools and workpieces.

- Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them in hoppers or on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps.

- Repair or replace machine parts, using hand tools, or notify engineering personnel when corrective action is required.

- Compute machine indexings and settings for specified dimensions and base reference points.

- Maintain stocks of machine parts and machining tools.

- Thread and hand-feed materials through machine cutters or abraders.

- Adjust air cylinders and setting stops to set traverse lengths and feed arm strokes.

Education and Experience:

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Lathe and Grinding equipment background preferred

- Minimum of 3 years of experience using a machining lather or cylindrical O/D grinder

Who’s Going to be Successful in this Job?

We're looking for people with:

- Safety First Mindset

- Integrity

- Trustworthiness

- Perseverance

- Pride in a job well done and finished product

- Drive for Results

- Desire to work with others to find solutions and meet goals

Technical Competencies:

- Ability to read process control documentation

- Identify/Solve Problems

- Computers and Windows

- Works Effectively with Others/Communication

- Troubleshooting

- Physical Ability

- Ability to complete documentation and general math calculations

Job Specific Competencies :

- Open to new ideas and adaptable to changing technology.

Why Would I Want to Join the Team?

- Competitive Wages

- Opportunities for Professional & Personal Growth and Learning

- Great Health & Wellness Benefits

- Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay

NOV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are given consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.