Robotics Machinist

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under minimal supervision, operate, set up, and troubleshoot CNC machines and robotic machine-tending systems used in production.
• Responsible for producing quality parts on various CNC machines including, but not limited to, CNC lathes, milling machines, and robot-assisted machining cells.
• Perform machine and robotic cell setup, part changeovers, tooling adjustments, and production start-ups.
• Monitor robotic loading and unloading operations to ensure proper part orientation, cycle completion, and production efficiency.
• Inspect finished components and verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements while maintaining close tolerances.
• Study and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, setup requirements, and machining sequences.
• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as required.
• Detect equipment malfunctions, robotic faults, or out-of-tolerance machining conditions and make appropriate adjustments within authorized capabilities.
• Perform basic robotic troubleshooting including recovery from faults, adjustment of program offsets, sensor verification, and end-of-arm tooling inspections.
• Communicate equipment, robotic, or quality issues to supervisors, engineers, maintenance personnel, and production support teams.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives, automation optimization projects, and cost reduction efforts.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and lifting devices for movement of materials and finished products as required.
• Maintain equipment, robotic cells, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and daily inspections on CNC equipment and robotic systems.
• Follow and enforce all Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of industrial robotic systems such as FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman, KUKA, or equivalent robotic platforms.
• Ability to safely operate and troubleshoot automated robotic machine-tending cells.
• Knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments including calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales.
• Knowledge of CNC tooling, tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, inserts, and machining practices.
• Understanding of CNC machine controls, machine offsets, tooling adjustments, and production optimization techniques.
• Ability to identify and resolve machining, robotic, and process-related issues while maintaining quality standards.
• Basic understanding of sensors, end-of-arm tooling, robotic safety systems, and automated manufacturing processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience operating CNC lathes, milling machines, or similar equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment, including robot-loaded machine tending applications.
• Experience performing robotic cell setup, operation, troubleshooting, and production support preferred.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for manufacturing calculations.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, oilfield equipment manufacturing, or similar industrial environments preferred.
• PHYSICAL/NON-PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, touch, or operate tools, controls, and equipment; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, robotic equipment, automated machinery, forklifts, and overhead lifting devices.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Competitive Benefits: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• 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 at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.