CNC Machinist - Lathe & Mill (2nd 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 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 :

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.