CNC Machinist - Mill (1st & 2nd Shift)

Summary:

We are seeking a full-time, career-minded, experienced Mill Machinist with a broad aptitude in the industry to work on our 1st and 2nd shifts. We will offer training on our specific materials/equipment and provide additional training as appropriate to grow the capabilities of our team.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ability to produce quality, high value precision parts with CNC Mill
• Mills: Haas / 3 to 5 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 toll selections, speeds, and feed 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 work areas clean and organized. Perform routine machine maintenance and inspections.
• Assist Lathe department if necessary.

Required Skills / Experience / Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3- 5 years of machining experience required - experience with plastics & live tooling 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.
• Conform to our tobacco-free environment

Work Environment / Schedule:

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. Expect to be flexible based on production demands outside of base schedule hours, as needed.

• 1st Shift: Standard work hours are a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.
• 2nd Shift: Standard work hours are Monday through Thursday, from 4:15 pm to 12:45 am. Shift differential available.
• Fridays: Flexible work schedule to accommodate the standard 40-hour workweek.

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