CNC Lathe Machinist

The CNC Machinist will safely and efficiently set up, program, and operate CNC milling and turning equipment. The role supports high-mix, low-volume production of precision oilfield components, requiring frequent setups, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently across varying part families.

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience operating Okuma and/or Mazak CNC lathes and mills.
• Proficient in CNC setup and offset management, with the ability to read and understand G- and M-code, required.  Experience creating conversational programs, particularly Mazatrol, is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification in CNC machining preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely with high‑speed rotating equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make quick adjustments on the shop floor.
• Basic math skills (algebra, geometry) and familiarity with measurement tools.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required by production demands.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend, and reach.
• Regularly required to operate a computer and other office machinery using finger dexterity for typing and writing.
• Regularly required to communicate, converse with, and exchange information by means of the spoken and written word.
• Regularly required to perform light physical effort to lift or move lightweight materials up to 40 pounds.
•  Regularly required to view a computer screen.

Behavioral Expectations:

•  Excellence
• Team Oriented
• Integrity
• Respectful
• Hardworking
• Dependable

• Independently set up, prove out, and operate Okuma and Mazak CNC lathes and mills, including work holding, tooling, offsets, and first-piece validation.
• Load, inspect, and secure workpieces and tooling according to specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CNC programs, and work orders.
• Monitor machine performance, adjust parameters, and troubleshoot issues in real time.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and document machine logs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve non‑conformances.
• Produces good quality product that fully meets specifications. Record production data, tool life, and scrap rates for continuous improvement. 
• Ability to hold close tolerances, including features requiring ±.0005" when specified.
• Works to a dispatch report and ensure that jobs are run in proper sequence.
• Ensure proper machining of product to ensure products that can be sent to the next operation are within specification.  
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.