CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift (Mazak / Doosan)

Drake Plastics Ltd. Co.•Cypress, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Drake, a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, Texas, is hiring two experienced CNC Machinists for its second-shift Precision Machining team. The role operates Mazak and Doosan CNC milling and turning equipment and requires independent machine setups, troubleshooting, and precision machining. Successful candidates are self-motivated and dependable, maintaining quality and productivity with minimal supervision. In the first three months, the machinist is expected to independently complete setups and first-piece inspections on assigned equipment, create dimensional inspection reports using HighQA, locate and interpret quality documentation in SharePoint, follow production workflows, and maintain workmanship and cleanliness standards. The role also involves recording production transactions in LYNQ and adapting to future NAV processes, progressing toward an OLE target above 50%, minimizing avoidable production delays, and communicating production issues and attendance matters to the team lead or department manager. The position is primarily performed in a manufacturing shop. The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, and flexible hours on Fridays to complete at least 40 hours per week. The job involves spending most of the day on one’s feet and working with one’s hands. Applicants receiving conditional offers are subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Requirements

Proven experience setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes.
Ability to independently perform machine 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.
Self-motivation and dependability; ability to maintain quality and productivity with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mazak or Doosan equipment.
Familiarity with Mazatrol, Fanuc, or G-code programming, depending on equipment.
Experience machining engineered plastics.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate assigned CNC milling and turning equipment independently.
Perform tool changes, offset adjustments, troubleshooting, and precision machining.
Complete first-piece and in-process inspections and generate dimensional inspection reports using HighQA.
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 part deburring.
Record production transactions in LYNQ and adapt to future NAV processes.
Maintain consistent productivity, work toward the established OLE target, and minimize avoidable delays during job transitions.
Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, and initiative in supporting teammates.
Communicate production issues, delays, lateness, or absences proactively to the team lead or department manager.
Maintain respectful, professional, and collaborative working relationships.