Night Shift 2-Axis CNC Lathe Machinist

National Oilwell Varco; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical plans

MDLIVE visits

Preventive care

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco is seeking a skilled Machinist to set up, operate and troubleshoot CNC lathes and milling machines in a Tulsa facility. You will read drawings, determine tolerances, and ensure parts meet specifications with close attention to quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include inspection, setup verification, and adherence to safety and environmental rules while contributing to cost-reduction efforts and maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2–3 years CNC machining experience preferred.
• Advanced reading of drawings and specifications with geometric tolerancing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and troubleshoot CNC lathes and milling machines to produce quality parts.
• Inspect parts and ensure conformance to drawings within tolerances and efficiency targets.
• Interpret drawings, sequences, and setup requirements for machining operations.
• Measure and mark dimensions; report any machine malfunctions to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and comply with health, safety and environmental rules.

Skills

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Geometric tolerancing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

ID & OD micrometers

Depth gauges

Job description

Our Machinists are responsible for the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC Machines such as but not limited to lathes and milling machines.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under minimal direction of a supervisor, responsible for quality parts produced on various machines such as but not limited to CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Responsible for set-up, operation and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements holding close tolerances and maximum efficiencies.
• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
• Measures and marks dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for machining.
• Detects 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.
• Assists in the solution of complex plant operating problems and/or cost reduction projects.
• Operates a forklift and lifting devices for movement of parts.
• Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions.
• Responsible for the enforcement of all Company Health, Safety and Environmental rules.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 2-3years’ experience operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an advanced understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions.

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

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments, to include but not limited to calipers, ID & OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales.

Knowledge of various tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, and inserts used on various machines.

PHYSICAL/NON-PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands or arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:(visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• FREE MDLIVEvirtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• 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 at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

Job Info

• Job Identification 43611
• Job Category Machinist
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 06:05 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6750 South 57th West, Tulsa, OK, 74131, US