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Mill Machinist

Company:
NOV Inc.
Location:
Houston, TX, 77020
Posted:
May 10, 2025
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Description:

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Setup and operate Manual Mill 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, deburring.

* Facilitate objectives for Safety, Quality, Innovation, 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS * Effective Communication.

* 3-5+ years machining experience, Manual Mill experience strongly preferred.

* Experience setting up and operating computer and mechanically controlled machine tools such as grinder, drill press, hydraulic press, etc.

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Vocational education (commercial or shop training; technical school) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Ability to adapt to change.

* Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

* Experience with G-code Programming.

* Ability to accept feedback and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.

* Knowledge of lathes 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 to CNC machines eventually.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit for more information about our benefits offerings) * 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 9 paid holidays per year and 2 Flex Holidays.

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