CNC Machinist — Day or Night Shift

Job overview

The CNC Machinist — Day or Night Shift role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified; the posting states that night shift receives a $2-per-hour shift differential. Day shift runs 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and night shift runs 4:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m., with about 10–15 hours of overtime available weekly. The machinist supports NOV’s manufacturing team and production goals. The machinist independently sets up and operates CNC machines, validates programs and work instructions, and inspects parts to meet dimensional and surface-finish requirements. The role helps maintain production continuity by documenting work, communicating issues across shifts, and following safety procedures.

What you'll do

• Set up and operate CNC machines
• validate programs and work instructions
• prove out first-article setups and programs
• adjust controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining
• document work-order routings
• inspect parts throughout production runs
• communicate shift handoffs and issues
• meet production goals and follow safety policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc machinist

houston tx

first tek

nov manufacturing

fanuc controls

vertical turning lathe

4-jaw chucks

large-part machining

g&m codes

day shift 6:00–2:30

night shift 4:00–2:30

night differential $2/hour

overtime available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires high school diploma or GED, 5–7 years of traditional machining or comparable trade-school experience, FANUC experience, and VTL or 4-jaw chuck experience; large-part machining experience and stable work tenure required; vocational training preferred.

About the employer

First Tek, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.