Injection Molding Operator

About Us:
Drake is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, TX. We proudly serve leading customers in the aircraft, space, energy, semiconductor, defense, and medical sectors, among countless others. We work together in a collaborative, supportive manner. Our employees are valued, empowered, and provided with hands-on training. As a growing company, we have ongoing opportunities for career development and professional growth. At Drake, customers are our focus, and we build success together.

Position Summary:
We are looking for a dependable, hands-on team member who takes pride in producing high-quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and motivated to learn and grow within the plastics manufacturing industry. This individual thrives in a production setting, works well with others, and demonstrates a strong work ethic, adaptability, and accountability in meeting production and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate injection molding and secondary operation equipment in accordance with production schedules and quality requirements.
• Perform hand cleaning of parts using blades, deburring tools, and abrasives.
• Complete and document quality inspections at required AQL intervals.
• Support daily and weekly production targets while minimizing material loss and downtime.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas before, during, and after each shift.
• Collaborate with Lead Technicians during machine setup, maintenance, and teardown activities.
• Work day or night shifts as required by production demands.
• Participate in cross-training and development opportunities to build technical and manufacturing skills.

Qualifications & Preferred Traits:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing or injection molding experience is preferred but not required for motivated candidates willing to learn.
• Comfortable working around machinery with strong safety awareness.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to develop new skills.
• Career-minded individual seeking long-term growth in a stable manufacturing environment.

Work Environment / Schedule:
This position works primarily within climate-controlled industrial manufacturing facilities and requires standing for extended periods while performing hands-on production work. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Standard schedules may include 8-12-hour shifts, with flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift based on production needs.

Drake Plastics is a drug-free workplace. All applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug screening.