CNC Machinist - Lathe (1st Shift)

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 looking for full-time, career-minded, experienced machinists with a broad aptitude in the industry to work on our 1st and 2nd shifts. We will offer training on our specific materials/equipment and provide additional training as appropriate to grow the capabilities of our team.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities: to include, but are not limited to the following:

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  Ability to produce quality, high-value precision parts with CNC Lathe
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  Lathes: Doosan, Mazak QTN and OmniTurn
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  Read and interpret engineering drawings – familiarity with GD&T is a plus.
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  Perform machine setups with little to no assistance and familiar with fixtures.
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  Edit programs on the machine to maintain tolerances related to material movement and tool wear.
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  Knowledge of optimal toll selections, speeds, and feed calculations.
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  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.
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  Ability to identify problems and/or defects, and correct and prevent quality issues.
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  Meet productivity & quality objectives. Driven and motivated to improve processes and productivity.
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  Perform various other duties according to the needs of the department or company.
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  Follow safety procedures & company policies. Conscious of maintaining a safe work environment.
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  Keep work areas clean and organized. Perform routine machine maintenance and inspections.
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  Assist the Mill department if necessary.

Key Attributes/Typical Skills/Experience/Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of machining experience required - experience with plastics and live tooling preferred.
• Works well in a culture of honesty and high integrity.
• Team mentality - works well with others, is reliable, and takes pride in your 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.
  
• 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.  Expect to be flexible based on production demands outside of base schedule hours, as needed. 

• 1st Shift: Standard work hours are a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 am - 4:30 pm. 
• Fridays: Flexible work schedule to accommodate the standard 40-hour workweek. 

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