CNC Machinist - Lathe & Mill (2nd Shift)

Job Description

Salary:

About Us:

Drake is a growing, dynamic, and fun Cypress, TX based manufacturing company actively seeking, full-time career career-minded, and exceptionally skilled candidates who are motivated by a passion for success! We are proud of the work we're doing for A-list customers, such as SpaceX, in our shop and excellent work environment.

Additionally, we will offer training on our specific materials/equipment and provide additional training as appropriate to grow our team's capabilities.

At Drake, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees are valued and empowered to succeed.

Summary:

We are seeking a full-time, career-minded, experienced Machinists with a broad aptitude in the industry to work on our 2nd shift. We will offer training on our specific materials/equipment and provide additional training as appropriate to improve the capabilities of our team.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Ability to produce quality, high value precision parts with CNC Machines.

Mill: Haas / 3 to 5 axis

Lathe: Doosan, Mazak QTN and OmniTurn

Swiss-Type Lathe: Gen Turn 52CS Y2/8-axis

Read and interpret engineering drawings - familiarity with GD&T is a plus.

Perform machine setups with little to no assistance and familiar with fixtures.

Edit programs on the machine to maintain tolerances related to material movement and tool wear.

Knowledge of optimal tool selections, speeds, and calculations.

Accurately maintain quality inspection documentation including FAI. Confirm parts are accurate to print with common inspection/measuring tools - calipers, micrometers, height gauge, comparator, CMM, etc.

Ability to identify problems and/or defects, correct and prevent quality issues.

Meet productivity & quality objectives. Driven and motivated to improve processes and productivity.

Perform various other duties according to the needs of the department or company.

Follow safety procedures & company policies. Conscious of maintaining a safe work environment.

Keep all work areas clean and organized. Perform routine machine maintenance and inspections.

Assist department as necessary.

Key Attributes/Typical Skills/Experience/Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

3-5 years of machining experience required - experience with plastics & live tooling preferred.

Experience with HAAS, Fanuc, Mazatrol and Mitsubishi 80V controls strongly preferred.

Works well in a culture of honesty and high integrity.

Team mentality - works well with others, reliable and takes pride in work.

Willingness and desire to listen, learn, cross-train, follow instructions and support continuous growth for yourself and others.

High level of precision, attention to detail and accuracy.

Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Occasional lifting and physically capable. Usually light lifting, but sometimes up to 50 lbs.

Willing to work extended shifts, if required.

Conform to our tobacco-free environment.

Work Environment / Schedule:

The CNC Machinist position works primarily within climate-controlled industrial buildings. Will spend most of the day on your feet and working with your hands. The standard work schedule is Monday Thursday, 4:15 p.m. 2:45 a.m. (4/10s) with 30-minute unpaid dinner break. Shift differential available.

Drake Plastics is a drug-free workplace. All applicants who receive conditional offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Full-time