CNC Machinist - 1st Shift (Mill / Doosan)

Drake Plastics Ltd. Co.•Cypress, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Drake is seeking two experienced CNC Machinists for its first-shift Precision Machining team, specializing in CNC milling operations with Doosan equipment. The role requires independent machine setups, troubleshooting, and precision machining. Successful candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and able to produce high-quality components with minimal supervision. Within the first three months, the machinist is expected to independently complete CNC setups and first-piece inspections; create dimensional inspection reports using HighQA; locate and interpret quality documentation in SharePoint; follow production workflows and nonconformance reporting; maintain workmanship and cleanliness standards; accurately record transactions in LYNQ and adapt to future NAV processes; progress toward an OLE target above 50%; support efficient job transitions; and communicate proactively with the team lead or department manager. The position is based primarily in a manufacturing shop facility. Employees spend most of the day on their feet and working with their hands. The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility. Conditional offers are subject to pre-employment drug testing as part of Drake Plastics’ drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

Proven experience setting up and operating CNC milling machines.
Ability to independently perform machine setups, tool changes, and offset adjustments.
Strong blueprint-reading, GD&T, and precision-measurement skills.
Knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining techniques.
Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and maintain tight tolerances.
Experience performing first-piece and in-process inspections.
Dependability, attention to detail, and ability to produce high-quality components with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Doosan CNC milling equipment.
Familiarity with Fanuc controls and G-code programming, where applicable.
CNC turning experience.
Knowledge of engineered plastics.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC milling machines, including Doosan equipment.
Perform tool changes and offset adjustments, troubleshoot machining issues, and maintain tight tolerances.
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 and cleanliness, including proper part deburring.
Record production transactions in LYNQ and adapt to future NAV processes.
Work toward an OLE target above 50% based on established performance standards and controllable factors.
Support efficient job transitions and minimize avoidable production delays.
Communicate production issues, delays, lateness, or absences proactively to the team lead or department manager.
Support teammates and maintain punctuality, dependability, initiative, and respectful working relationships.