# Robotics Machinist at NOV > Open job at NOV in Tulsa, United States. Workplace: On-site. Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-robotics-machinist-bqq6zr2 Posted 4 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 5 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [NOV](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/nov) - Location: Tulsa, United States - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Local language: Not required - Pay: Salary - Not mentioned in the job post: pay amount, rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description **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. #### Responsibilities **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. #### Qualifications **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. ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-robotics-machinist-bqq6zr2: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from NOV - [Maintenance Technician](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-maintenance-technician-gl4rzb9): NOV, Andrews, United States. On-site. Posted 4 November 2026. - [Operations Supervisor](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-operations-supervisor-d03snfs): NOV, Midland, United States. On-site. Posted 4 November 2026. - [Robot Operator and Valve Assembly](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-robot-operator-and-valve-assembly-d8g6zaz): NOV, Tulsa, United States. On-site. Posted 4 November 2026. - [Quality Inspector](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-quality-inspector-hiaw7n7): NOV, Houma, United States. On-site. 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