CNC Programmer
NOV
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Job summary
NOV's Conroe, TX facility produces precision CNC machined components for oil and gas downhole applications, operating 24/7 in a 300,000 sq ft shop with modern CNC machines and a strong focus on safety.
We seek an experienced CNC Programmer who can develop, modify, and optimize programs, interpret complex drawings, and drive continuous improvement with Machining Engineering and Quality teams.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical degree, machining certificate, or equivalent training preferred.
- 5+ years of CNC programming and/or advanced CNC machining experience.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Experience with CAM software and/or G-code.
- Strong attention to detail and safety.
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for machining centers.
- Create CNC programs using CAM software and/or manual G-code.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Develop machining strategies, tooling selections, workholding concepts, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.
- Create and maintain setup sheets, tooling documentation, program revisions, and manufacturing instructions.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), first-article production, prove-outs, and process validation.
- Work directly with CNC machinists during program prove-out and production troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot machining issues related to programming, tooling, workholding, machine capability, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.
- Optimize existing programs to improve cycle time, tool life, productivity, quality, and overall manufacturing cost.
- Verify programs for tool paths, collisions, machine limits, and safe operation prior to release.
- Ensure CNC programs comply with engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for machining-related quality issues.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to machining processes, tooling, programming, and setup reduction.
- Maintain proper revision control and organization of CNC programs and related manufacturing documentation.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and other departments as required.
- Follow all company safety requirements and promote safe machining and manufacturing practices.
Skills
Education
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Job description
NOV 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 across the globe.
NOV 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 across the globe.
We are located at 500 Conroe Park West Dr, Conroe, TX 77303.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for machining centers, lathes, and other CNC equipment.
- Create CNC programs using CAM software and/or manual G-code programming.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Develop machining strategies, tooling selections, workholding concepts, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.
- Create and maintain setup sheets, tooling documentation, program revisions, and manufacturing instructions.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), first-article production, prove-outs, and process validation.
- Work directly with CNC machinists during program prove-out and production troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot machining issues related to programming, tooling, workholding, machine capability, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.
- Optimize existing programs to improve cycle time, tool life, productivity, quality, and overall manufacturing cost.
- Verify programs for tool paths, collisions, machine limits, and safe operation prior to release.
- Ensure CNC programs comply with engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for machining-related quality issues.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to machining processes, tooling, programming, and setup reduction.
- Maintain proper revision control and organization of CNC programs and related manufacturing documentation.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and other departments as required.
- Follow all company safety requirements and promote safe machining and manufacturing practices.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical degree, machining certificate, or equivalent technical training preferred.
- 5+ years of CNC programming and/or advanced CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to program CNC equipment using CAM software and/or G-code.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining principles, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, workholding, and machining practices.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Working knowledge of GD&T.
- Experience performing CNC program prove-outs and troubleshooting machining processes.
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and height gauges.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with machinists, engineers, quality personnel, and production leadership.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
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