Precision CNC Machinist – First Shift (Doosan Milling)

Drake Plastics Ltd. Co.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional growth

Job summary

Drake Plastics Ltd. Co. is seeking two experienced CNC Machinists for the first-shift Precision Machining team in Cypress, TX.

You will independently set up CNC milling machines (Doosan), perform first-piece inspections, and ensure high-quality components with minimal supervision. Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and able to maintain tight tolerances while documenting production and quality results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting up and operating CNC milling machines, preferably Doosan.
• Independently perform CNC setups and tool changes.
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and maintain tight tolerances.
• Experience with first-piece and in-process inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling machines and perform first-piece inspections.
• Generate dimensional inspection reports using HighQA.
• Read and interpret quality documentation and travelers in SharePoint.
• Follow production workflows with NCRs and acceptable quantities.
• Record production transactions and support efficient job transitions.

Skills

CNC milling

First-piece inspections

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Independent setups

Quality awareness

Tools

Doosan machines

Fanuc controls

G-code programming

Job description

Drake Plastics Ltd. Co. is seeking two experienced CNC Machinists for the first-shift Precision Machining team in Cypress, TX.

You will independently set up CNC milling machines (Doosan), perform first-piece inspections, and ensure high-quality components with minimal supervision. Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and able to maintain tight tolerances while documenting production and quality results.