CNC Machinist - Lathe & Mill; 2nd Shift

About Us

Drake is a dynamic manufacturing company based in Cypress, TX. We proudly serve leading customers while fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace. Our employees are valued, empowered, and provided with hands-on training on specialized materials and equipment, along with ongoing opportunities for growth. At Drake, we believe in building success together.

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.

• Ability to produce quality, high value precision parts with CNC Machines.
• Mill:
  Haas / 3 to 5 axis
• Lathe:
  Doosan, Mazak QTN and Omni Turn
• 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.

• 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.

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 and tobacco testing.