JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setup and operate CNC Machines under minimal instruction and supervision.
• Validate machine programs and work instructions before machining to assure accuracy of operations under minimal supervision.
• Detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required and have the ability to correct these issues to meet the production team's goal.
• Set up and operate CNC Machines for first article to prove out program and set up instructions.
• Document actions by completing work order routings.
• Proof programs without assistance.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Work as a team player with others in a demanding fast-paced environment to meet frequently changing production.
• Report problems to responsible management levels.
• Meeting established company production goals.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to NOV safety policies and procedures.
• Process remaining parts while conducting constant checks and inspections to ensure dimensional and surface finish requirements are met for the entire part run.
• Proof programs without assistance.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functional knowledge of DMG Mori slant bed lathe and vertical mill operation utilizing FANUC controlled CNC machines.
• Ability to setup machine and tooling, load/unload parts, enter work and tool offsets, determine optimal manufacturing plan, develop required NC program, and execute program.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational education (commercial or shop training, technical school) preferred.
• 5-7 years of traditional machining experience, or comparable experience with trade school.
• Ability to learn and work with Conversational Programming and numeric control Programming along with understanding G&M Codes
• Experience setting up and operating computer and mechanically controlled machine tools such as CNC lathe, mill etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, clothing, glasses, goggles, respirator/face mask, ear plugs/muffs and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work potentially will be performed in areas where harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing chemicals). Per HSE requirements, you could be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• 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 willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedule, however this position is primarily 2nd shift.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to adapt to change (positive or negative).
• Ability to accept of criticism and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication techniques, working in a team environment, and dealing with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Understanding when own work logically relates to the work of others and coordinate with them and when additional tasks must be performed to complete an assignment.
• Recognize when, despite best efforts, work will not be done and notifies supervision.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Maintain knowledge of dimensions and tolerances for tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools to be used.
• Demonstrated ability and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments, including but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales.
• Read and Interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and work order routings.
• Ability to hold tight machining tolerances.
• Understand various tooling technology.
• Select cutting tools without assistance.
• Possess Math skills that can be applied to figure out shop mathematical problems, ability to utilize handbook formulas, basic geometry, and trigonometry.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, and uses.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to develop NC programs as required to manufacture part to engineering requirements.

PHYSICAL/NON-PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to operate a machine eight (8) to twelve (12) hours per day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to listen to machine and tooling to ensure the machine and tooling are operating properly.
• The employee must be able to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds during set-ups.
• While doing set-ups and verifying measurements employee will routinely bend.

• COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 4% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $125 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Employees and their spouse enrolled in a medical plan can earn up to $350 (pre-tax) each per year for participating in Choose Well-being Rewards.
• 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 (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.