CMM Programmer (1st Shift)

About Us:

Drake is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, Texas. We proudly serve leading customers across aircraft, space, energy, semiconductor, defense, medical, and other highly regulated industries.

We work in a collaborative, supportive environment where employees are valued, empowered, and provided opportunities for hands-on learning and professional growth. At Drake, customers are our focus, and we build success together.

Position Summary: 

The CMM Programmer supports Drake’s quality system by developing and maintaining CMM programs, performing dimensional inspections, and partnering with manufacturing to prevent defects and ensure product conformance. This position plays an important role in supporting reliable, repeatable manufacturing performance and timely product releases.

What Success Looks Like:

During your first year, you will:

• Ensure product quality — Perform incoming, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using drawings, specifications, GD&T, and precision measuring equipment.
• Support production and QC releases — Partner with operators to resolve measurement and quality issues while supporting accurate and timely product releases.
• Maintain quality and compliance — Document inspection results, identify nonconforming product, and maintain accurate, audit-ready records in accordance with AS9100D and QMS requirements.
• Build technical expertise — Develop proficiency with inspection equipment, support calibration activities, and progress toward programming automated inspection equipment.
• Drive accuracy and customer satisfaction — Take ownership of inspection activities, consistently meet quality expectations, and help ensure conforming products are delivered to customers on time.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and precision measurement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to train and support others.
• Experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace, medical, or another highly regulated environment is preferred.

Work Environment / Schedule: (as applicable):

Primary shop or lab-type environment working with product, hand tools, shop equipment, and report writing daily. This position follows a 4/10 schedule Monday through Thursday, 7: 00 am - 5:30 pm MTWT

Why Join Drake? 

Drake offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and 401(k), along with a collaborative culture built on integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are committed to helping our employees grow through hands-on experience, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.

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