Senior CNC Machinist — Precision, Programming & Setup

National Oilwell Varco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC machines, validate programs, and produce high-quality parts to engineering specs. The role requires reading GD&T drawings, executing NC programs, and maintaining tight tolerances.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of traditional machining experience and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include first article inspections, process validation, and continuous dimensional and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade/technical school education preferred.
• Functional knowledge of FANUC-controlled VTL/VTC or Doosan Puma CNC machines.
• Ability to learn conversational programming, G & M codes, and NC programming.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and 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 without assistance.
• Develop and execute NC programs as required.
• Set up machine tooling, load/unload parts, enter offsets, and execute machining programs.
• Operate FANUC-controlled VTL/VTC or Doosan Puma CNC machines.
• Detect malfunctions and adjust machines to maintain tolerances.
• Perform dimensional and surface finish inspections on parts.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Troubleshooting

Shop mathematics

Read drawings & GD&T

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical school preferred

Tools

FANUC VTL/VTC, Doosan Puma CNC

Job description

National Oilwell Varco is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC machines, validate programs, and produce high-quality parts to engineering specs. The role requires reading GD&T drawings, executing NC programs, and maintaining tight tolerances.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of traditional machining experience and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include first article inspections, process validation, and continuous dimensional and