CNC Programmer
The CNC Programmer develops, optimizes, and maintains CNC programs for machining centers and lathes to support oil and gas drilling product manufacturing. The role involves using CAM software and G-code, interpreting engineering drawings, and collaborating with production teams to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Conroe, TX, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of CNC programming and/or advanced CNC machining experience
- Ability to program CNC equipment using CAM software and/or G-code
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining principles, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, workholding, and machining practices
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Experience performing CNC program prove-outs and troubleshooting machining processes
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
- Technical degree, machining certificate, or equivalent technical training
Full description
Who Are We?
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) program and a strong commitment to the safety of our employees. Our products are used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells across the globe.
Where Are We?
We are located at 500 Conroe Park West Dr, Conroe, TX 77303.
What Do We Do Here?
Our Conroe Facility produces downhole products for drilling activities in North America. Our plant has high demand and is operating 24/7 to produce these products for our customers. To meet the demand for our products, we provide employees with an air-conditioned environment, highly organized and clean 300,000 SQ. ft. fabrication facility, new CNC Machines (Mazak, Mori Sieke, DMG Mori, Weiler, etc.), and a strong safety program designed to ensure our team goes home safe to their families after every shift.
What is the Team Like?
At NOV and at our 500 Conroe Park West location, we recognize the value of people. Building strong work relationships is key to keeping talented, reliable, and loyal employees. That’s why we work hard to ensure our team feels appreciated for their hard work. Collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability are core concepts for our success.
Why Would I Want to Join the Team?
- Competitive Wages
- Opportunities for Professional & Personal Growth and Learning
- Great Health & Wellness Benefits
- Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
NOV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are given consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
- Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for machining centers, lathes, and other CNC equipment.
- Create CNC programs using CAM software and/or manual G-code programming.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Develop machining strategies, tooling selections, workholding concepts, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.
- Create and maintain setup sheets, tooling documentation, program revisions, and manufacturing instructions.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), first-article production, prove-outs, and process validation.
- Work directly with CNC machinists during program prove-out and production troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot machining issues related to programming, tooling, workholding, machine capability, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.