CNC Machinist (Day Shift)

National Oilwell Varco; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV Texas Oil Tools in Conroe, TX is seeking skilled CNC Machinists to produce high-quality well-control components. You will operate CNC lathes and machining centers, set offsets, and verify part tolerances while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Applicants must have 2–3 years in a production machine shop, strong math skills, and fluency in English. Shift flexibility and the ability to pass background and drug tests are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in a production machine shop with CNC equipment.
• Basic math skills including geometry and algebra for fabrication calculations.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Willingness to adapt to changing schedules and work environments.
• Able to pass background check, physical and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines (lathes, mills) to produce quality parts per drawings.
• Load parts, set offsets, and verify tapes and tool references.
• Inspect parts and report dimensional discrepancies.
• Maintain safe and orderly work area; follow safety policies.
• Assist with training new personnel and cross-train as needed.

Skills

CNC machining

Math and measurement

English communication

Quality awareness

Tools

CNC lathes

CNC machining centers

CNC horizontal borers

Mazatrol

Fanuc

Job description

NOV Texas Oil Tools, the leading specialty manufacturer and supplier of well control equipment for intervention operations, is seeking to hire CNC Machinists in Conroe, Texas.

Responsibilities

Under minimal direction of a supervisor, responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as, but not limited to, lathes and milling machines.

Responsible for loading parts, proving tapes, operating controls, setting offsets, advanced edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.

Interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.

Report dimensional discrepancies to supervisor as they occur.

Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.

Detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of production. Reports all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor.

Report required tooling to supervisor and verify raw material before starting job.

Follow job operations as outlined on the work order and ensure part number is on all parts during manufacturing.

Operate a forklift and lifting devices such as overhead cranes for movement of parts.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Follow all safety and environmental policies and programs. Use personal safety devices as required by company policy. Report any activities that could be detrimental to safety and/or the loss of productivity and report any injuries when they occur.

Assist in training of new personnel.

Cross-train in other areas as required to meet production schedules and/or manufacturing needs.

Work around chemicals in assigned departments.

Interface with manufacturing personnel.

Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Perform other work related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of two - three years experience in a production machine shop on CNC equipment.

Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose calculating material fabrication.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.

Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts, weekends, and changing work schedules.

• Good working knowledge of the oil and gas components.
• Working knowledge of CNC lathes, CNC machining centers & CNC horizontal borers.
• Knowledge of machine programming language (e.g. Mazatrol, Fanuc).
• Understanding of engineering drawings.
• Must be able to pass a background check, physical and drug test.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Job Info

• Job Identification 43470
• Job Category Machinist
• Posting Date 08/19/2026, 12:08 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3770 Pollok Drive, Conroe, TX, 77303, US