NOV Wellbore Technologies Manufacturing facility in Cedar Park Texas is currently looking for a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator - Apprentice. The Apprentice must be enrolled in Austin Community College (ACC) 5-month Machinist program that is sponsored by Workforce Solutions Capital Area.
•Shift: PT/Rotating (up to 27 hours worked per week)
•Work Schedule: Includes weekdays evening shift. May include rotating on a weekend/holiday
•Class: ACC Campus Location: ACC Highland - 6101 Highland Campus Dr. Austin, TX 78752 on Tuesday, and Thursday - 8 AM to 12 PM (subject to change)
What You Will Do (under the guidance of an experienced machinist and in alignment with your coursework)
Under the direction of a supervisor and/or Lead Machinist, you will be responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as, but not limited, to lathes and milling machines in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
•Operate, perform set-up changes (as instructed by the mentor) and first article inspections on production runs utilizing CNC Machines.
•Load parts utilizing overhead lifting equipment, proving tapes, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
•Read blueprints, precision measuring instruments and job orders to determine dimensions, tolerance and tooling requirements.
•Maintain knowledge of dimensions and tolerances for tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools to be used.
•Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
•Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
•Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
What You Will Need (requirements)
•Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
•Enrollment in the ACC 5-month program that is sponsored by Workforce Solutions Capital Area, required.
Physical Requirements/Environment:
•Regularly required to sit or stand, bend, and reach.
•Regularly required to operate a computer and other office machinery using finger dexterity for typing and writing.
•Regularly required to communicate, converse with, and exchange information by means of the spoken and written word.
•Regularly required to perform light physical effort to lift or move lightweight materials up to 40 pounds.
•Regularly required to view a computer screen.
Behavioral Expectations:
Additional Requirements:
The CNC Apprenticeship Program is a 5-month program with classroom instruction provided by Austin Community College, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Capital Area. This program takes an integrated approach by mixing instructional hours with on-the-job training at our facility, weekly. Tuition for the CNC Apprenticeship Program will be covered in full by Workforce Solutions Capital Area.
Participants will be required to commit to 5-months with Austin Community College for the CNC Operator Apprenticeship Program. Must be available for ACC Classroom Component - 8 hrs./wk.
Upon completion of the CNC Apprenticeship Program the candidate will be able to apply to a posted full-time position.
Frequently Asked Questions: What is Registered Apprenticeship?
Registered Apprenticeship is a work-based training model that combines paid On-the-Job Training (OJT) with Related Technical - or “classroom” - Instruction (RTI). Both elements of the program are completed at the same time, and apprentices are eligible to receive pay increases as certain milestones are reached.
Apprenticeship is a great tool for identifying and rewarding high-performing employees and moving them up a career ladder. The “earn and learn” aspect of the program is greatly beneficial to the apprentices, as well, as they are able to receive a paycheck while learning skills relevant to their ultimate career goals. Apprentices in this program will also have all training costs paid for, rather than having to pay themselves to attend a traditional education program.
More than 500,000 apprentices participate in Registered Apprenticeship programs across the country in various occupations.
What will I be paid?
Apprentices are required to earn a wage during the on-the-job training with the employer partners but will not be provided wages during the classroom instruction. During the apprenticeship period, apprentices will work 27 hours per week. At the halfway or completion mark of the program, apprentices who are in compliance with all requirements and making appropriate progress toward completion will be eligible for a pay increase.
What are my obligations as an apprentice?
As stated, apprenticeship is a model of training that allows individuals to work and attend training at the same time. Since apprentices are paid staff, they first and foremost must demonstrate professional behavior and maintain eligibility for employment at all times.
As part of the apprenticeship agreement, apprentices will also be responsible for completing coursework according to the agreed upon schedule. The coursework is completed during non-paid hours, unless otherwise specified by the employer.
The goal of the program is for all apprentices to become skilled as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operators.