National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers’ full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world’s most advanced drilling solutions. With a long history of manufacturing advanced drilling equipment packages—think top drives, iron roughnecks, draw works, BOPs, and risers—as well as complete land rigs, we're constantly working to solve our customers’ operational challenges. We're designing new technology and robotics that deliver increased automation; expanding our training offerings to help our partners close the industry's generational gap; and developing smarter, more advanced drilling solutions for all types of land and offshore environments.

We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

JOB SUMMARY

Use blue prints, Bills of Materials, shop orders, or sample parts to machine parts by determining dimensions and tolerances of finished pieces, operation sequences, and setup requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as well as select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, turning, grinding attachments, accessories, and materials on laser.

• Calculate and set controls to regulate cutting and turning factors such as speed, gas pressure, and part clearance and to enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit machine control programs.

• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of- tolerance conditions, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.

• Machine parts and components within the specified tolerances, with limited scrap and in time with the production schedule.

• Perform in-process inspections to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and quality standards.

• Confer with engineers, production personnel, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate Rubber Processing Equipment such as compression presses, extruders, mills, mixer, loading tools, testing equipment, and metal prep equipment.

• Complete Mold/Tooling set up and inspection.

• Follow Work Order Routers as specified.

• Perform material preparations, adhesive application, and flashing removal.

• Visualize and plan work sequences in order to assemble components and molds to the required specifications.

• Keep inventory in order; understand and document the inventory movement.

• Read and understand prints as required to perform production processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent with knowledge of basic math and 3+ years in a machining environment.

• Knowledge of the proper use of measuring tools/gauges and cutting tools.

• Understanding of blueprints and routers.

• Basic knowledge of BOP’s, experience in the rubber industry, and/or manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Able to complete in-house forklift and/or overhead crane operations training.

• Knowledge of the manufacturing/fabrication of sub-assemblies is a plus.

• Willing to cross-train into other areas.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Time Management.

• Peer Relationships.

• Planning.

• Written Communications.