CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift (Mazak / Doosan) at Drake Plastics · Cypress

CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift (Mazak / Doosan)

Location: Cypress, Texas

About Us:

Drake is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, TX. We proudly serve leading customers in aerospace, defense, energy, semiconductor, medical, and other high-performance industries. We work together in a collaborative, supportive environment where employees are valued, empowered, and provided with hands-on training. As a growing company, we offer ongoing opportunities for career development and professional growth. At Drake, customers are our focus, and we build success together.

Position Summary:

We are seeking two experienced CNC Machinists for our second-shift Precision Machining team, operating Mazak and Doosan CNC milling and turning equipment. These positions require independent machine setups, troubleshooting, and precision machining experience. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, dependable, and capable of maintaining quality and productivity with minimal supervision.

What Success Looks Like

During your first three months:

Technical Proficiency

• Independently complete machine setups and first-piece inspections on assigned CNC equipment.
• Generate complete dimensional inspection reports using HighQA.

Quality & Workmanship

• Locate and interpret quality documentation and specifications in SharePoint.
• Follow production workflows, including travelers, accepted quantities, and nonconformance reporting (NCR).
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, and proper part deburring.

Productivity & Efficiency

• Accurately record production transactions in LYNQ and adapt to future NAV processes.
• Demonstrate consistent productivity and progress toward an OLE target above 50%, based on established performance standards and controllable factors.
• Maintain efficient job transitions while minimizing avoidable production delays.

Teamwork & Accountability

• Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, and initiative in supporting teammates.
• Maintain respectful, professional, and collaborative working relationships.
• Proactively communicate production issues, delays, lateness, or absences to the team lead or department manager.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes, preferably Mazak or Doosan.
• Ability to independently perform setups, tool changes, and offset adjustments.
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement skills.
• Knowledge of milling and/or turning operations, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and maintain tight tolerances with minimal supervision.
• Experience performing first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Familiarity with Mazatrol, Fanuc, or G-code programming preferred, depending on equipment.
• Experience machining engineered plastics is a plus.
  

Work Environment / Schedule:

The CNC Machinist works primarily within a manufacturing shop facility. You will spend most of the day on your feet and working with your hands. The standard work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 4:30 pm - 2:45 am with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, and flexible hours on Fridays to complete a minimum of 40 hours/week.

Why Join Drake?

Drake offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a collaborative team that values safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term employee success.

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