Senior CNC Machinist - Precision, Programming & Production

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV Houston seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to set up and operate FANUC or Doosan Puma machines, producing high-quality parts per engineering specs. This role requires reading GD&T drawings and performing first article inspections.

You will develop NC programs, validate tooling, maintain tolerances, and document production activities. The job demands standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational/technical training preferred.
• 5–7 years of traditional machining experience or equivalent.
• Functional knowledge of FANUC-controlled VTL/VTC or Doosan Puma CNC machines; ability to learn G&M codes.
• Ability to develop NC programs and read engineering drawings with GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines with minimal instruction and supervision.
• Set up CNC machines for first article inspections to validate programs and setup instructions.
• Validate machine programs and work instructions prior to machining.
• Proof CNC programs and develop NC programs as required.
• Set up tool offsets, determine manufacturing plans, and execute machining programs.
• Monitor tooling, feeds, speeds, and tolerances to ensure quality.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Shop math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training preferred

Tools

FANUC VTL/VTC

Doosan Puma

Conversational programming

Job description

NOV Houston seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to set up and operate FANUC or Doosan Puma machines, producing high-quality parts per engineering specs. This role requires reading GD&T drawings and performing first article inspections.

You will develop NC programs, validate tooling, maintain tolerances, and document production activities. The job demands standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working with a team in a fast-paced environment.