NOV a great company for long term investing of your future. - CNC Machinist NOV Employee Review

4.0
13 May 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Great learning environment, stable employment even during this oil downturn, resisting to the last draw before having to make a downsizing decision.

Cons

Pay is not the best, until you get into the upper echelons of the management staff (department manager+). Hours are either flat 40 with NO overtime allowed during slow periods and shoot directly to 72+ hours weekly when work picks back up. This statement comes from 15+ years of seeing it happen, no matter who is managing the company.

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5.0
5 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Management, organization, training, room to grow

Cons

Some locations dont have as much room to grow without moving

4.0
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very work/life balance friendly. Very strong benefits package.

Cons

Very Siloed. NOV is the result of over 100 acquisitions and the fractured condition of systems and procedures is evident. Leadership is working on it.

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