CNC Machinist - Lathe (1st Shift)

Job Description

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 looking for full-time, career-minded, experienced Lathe machinists with a broad aptitude in the industry to work on our 1st shift. 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 :

• Ability to produce quality, high-value precision parts with CNC Lathe
• Lathes : Doosan, Mazak QTN and OmniTurn
• 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 toll selections, speeds, and feed 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, and 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 work areas clean and organized. Perform routine machine maintenance and inspections.
• Assist the Mill department if necessary.

Key Attributes / Typical Skills / Experience / Education :

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.

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