CNC 5-Axis Machinist, Night Shift

About the Company

NOV’s Cedar Park manufacturing facility has been part of the local community since 1983 and continues to play an important role in supporting skilled jobs and advanced manufacturing in the region. While we are proud of our history in oil and gas manufacturing, our Cedar Park team also supports a growing mix of industries, including aerospace, defense, food industries, electronics, industrial manufacturing, and other advanced technology sectors. With more than 150,000 square feet of climate-controlled manufacturing space, our teams deliver high-quality products through precision CNC machining, laser cutting and fabrication, manual and robotic welding, electro-mechanical assembly and various other processes—helping to keep manufacturing strong and rooted in Cedar Park. We are excited to continue investing locally, expanding our capabilities, and contributing to the long-term economic strength of the Cedar Park business community.

About the Role

CNC 5-axis machinist: skilled manufacturing professional who operates, sets up, and programs advanced computer-controlled machines capable of moving cutting tools along five axes simultaneously — three linear (X, Y, Z) and two rotational (A, B) — to produce complex, high-precision parts.

Core Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Operation: Prepare and run 3-, 4-, or 5-axis CNC milling machines, including vertical and horizontal setups, using advanced tooling and fixtures.
• Programming & Toolpath Development: Create or modify G-code programs, often using CAM software, to generate multi-axis toolpaths for intricate geometries.
• Quality Control: Inspect parts against blueprints and specifications, ensuring tight tolerances, smooth finishes, and dimensional accuracy.
• Process Optimization: Improve machining strategies, reduce setup times, and maintain process stability for consistent quality.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve machine issues, tool wear, or dimensional deviations to keep production running smoothly.
• Material Handling: Work with challenging materials such as titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and composites, applying appropriate cutting parameters.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in blueprint reading and G-code programming.
• Understanding of machine dynamics and tooling strategies for difficult materials.
• Ability to interpret and apply quality management system (QMS) requirements.
• Familiarity with multi-axis machining principles — the extra rotational axes allow machining of complex contours, undercuts, and multi-sided features in a single setup.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in blueprint reading and G-code programming.
• Understanding of machine dynamics and tooling strategies for difficult materials.
• Ability to interpret and apply quality management system (QMS) requirements.
• Familiarity with multi-axis machining principles.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with advanced CNC programming and setup.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software.