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Drake Manufacturing Services, a leading-edge manufacturer of precision CNC machine tools, is located in Warren, Ohio. Our customer-driven team of highly skilled individuals works in a self-directed, self-inspected environment. We utilize advanced technology along with innovative process development and unequaled product support in providing profitable solutions to our customers needs. Most Drake positions require 10% travel to domestic and foreign customer sites. Candidates must work well independently and with others. We offer a progressive compensation package which includes medical, 401(k), life and disability insurance, vacation, holidays, and competitive salary.
We are currently recruiting candidates for:		Drake Manufacturing Services, Inc. Human Resources 4371 North Leavitt Road Warren, OH 44485 Fax: 330-847-6323 E-Mail: dwensel@drakemfg.com Pre-employment drug testing required
	Controls and Systems Engineer
	Machine Tool Builder
	Mechanical Project Engineer

Controls and Systems Engineer

Drake Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of precision CNC machine tools. Our customer-driven team takes responsibility for machine performance and process capability. W e are a small company, and as such are nimble and performance based. We ship turnkey systems that are fully debugged.

The person in the position of Controls and Systems Engineer has a passion for seeing the machine tool produce quality parts that meet customer requirements. Responsibilities include: planning, designing, programming, implementing, and documenting the electrical hardware and computer software; training operators; and providing customer support while participating in the Drake Manufacturing goal of producing quality CNC machine tools.

Knowledge and Qualifications required:

• 4-year degree in a technical field, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred


• Experience in computer programming. Machine controls, PLCs and CNCs helpful.


• Ability to manage projects to achieve on-time delivery, within budget


• Proficiency with PCs, including word processing/spreadsheets; CAD experience helpful


• Creative, innovative, investigative, quality conscious, and attentive to detail


• Demonstrated strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills


• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude


• Technical writing and typing skills


• Cooperation, concentration, and flexibility for performing a variety of tasks with team members


• Self-motivated, multi-task oriented, and with strong work ethic


• Must be willing to get hands dirty when operating machine and during training/service trips to customer facilities


• Valid drivers license and insurability to drive company or rental vehicles

Essential Functions:

• Design the control system


• Review customer requirements, DMS quotations and customer purchase orders


• Using CNC application languages, write and update software necessary for machine operation, including menu systems, macros, machine interface, and ladder logic


• Design screen layout for operator interface


• Test programs to ensure accuracy and de-bug software as required


• Lay out the electrical I/O and design electrical schematics


• Develop and write Systems Engineering Books and occasionally Operator’s Manuals


• Develop and optimize grinding and machining processes for projects, including specific parameters and customizations


• Start up machine on plant floor, test, and de-bug as required


• Train customer operators both in plant and at customer site


• Maintain liaison with customers and provide troubleshooting as required


• Travel independently by personal automobile or commercial transportation, domestic and international, to customer sites and other Drake Manufacturing work sites as needed with minimal advance notice

Machine Tool Builder

Purpose:
This position is responsible for the assembly, alignment, testing, installation and service of machine tools.

Position Demands:

• Graduate of technical school, machine trades apprenticeship, or at least five years of related work experience


• Good manual dexterity, ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively and ability to stand for extended periods of time


• Competence in reading blueprints, schematics, micrometers and indicators


• Overall understanding of machine function; fits/alignments; CNC operation and technical, problem-solving
  and mechanical aptitude


• Familiarity with machine shop operations, tool crib, bench work, assembly, gauges, pumps, tubing and wiring


• Ability to use lathes, drill presses, milling machines and grinders


• Oriented toward safety, common sense and effective communication with customers and other DMS staff


• Strong work ethic, high personal/work standards and ability to work effectively in a self-directed,
  self-inspected environment


• Own a variety of hand tools


• Valid drivers license and insurability to drive company or rental vehicles

Essential Functions:

• Assemble equipment per specification with emphasis on quality, precision and accuracy to ISO specifications


• Fabricate parts as necessary for assembly, in conjunction with machinists


• Once machine is assembled, implement power-up, testing and de-bugging procedures. Must learn to operate
  machines successfully


• Prepare the machine for shipment and assist in loading onto transport vehicle


• Start up the machine at the customer site and train customers in operation and general maintenance


• Address troubleshooting questions from customers and respond to them promptly, traveling to provide on-site
  service as required


• Perform Warranty Assurance Service to inspect machine and address customer issues


• Assist with training fellow Machine Tool Builders


• Work with internal suppliers and external customers using cooperation, collaboration and tact


• Maintain quality, precision and safety by checking own work and paying attention to detail, with a clear
  understanding of customer requirements


• Travel independently by personal automobile or commercial transportation to customer sites and other Drake Manufacturing work sites as needed with minimal notice, including remote destinations with overnight stays

Mechanical Project Engineer

Drake Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of precision CNC machine tools. Our customer-driven team takes responsibility for machine performance and process capability. We are a small company, and as such are nimble and performance based. We ship turnkey systems that are fully debugged.

The person in the position of Project Engineer has a passion for, knowledge of and experience in managing projects start to finish. Responsibilities include: managing projects for the manufacture of machine tools; determining bill of materials; monitoring and maintaining production schedules and interfacing with customers, vendors and all members of the production team; and, coordinating the mechanical engineering efforts in relation to other departments in order to produce a machine tool that meets customer requirements.

Knowledge and Qualifications required:

• 4-year degree in a technical field, mechanical engineering preferred, with experience in project management, machine design, and product development


• Demonstrated ability to manage projects start-to-finish to achieve on-time delivery, within budget


• Working knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD 14 or higher, or other computerized drafting program


• Must be creative, have ability to visualize machine concepts, and be attentive to detail


• Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve machine project problems in a timely manner


• Demonstrated strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills


• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude


• Proficiency with PCs (Word/Excel), technical writing and typing skills


• Knowledge of machine tool fluids: pneumatics, lubrication, hydraulics, and coolant


• Cooperation, concentration, and flexibility for performing a variety of tasks with team members


• Self-motivated, multi-task oriented, and with strong work ethic


• Valid drivers license and insurability to drive company or rental vehicles

Essential Functions:

• Analyze customer requirements to help determine machine design, and assist in creating or modifying existing Drake machine designs in a design team environment


• Locate, assist or make assembly drawings and detail drawings, as required


• Monitor production schedule for machine build, including obtaining raw materials, manufactured parts, assemblies, testing, installation, and customer training


• Determine the bill of materials required for manufacture


• Order materials, selecting appropriate vendors


• Create Assembly Plan, Project Engineering Book, and Drawing Books


• Interface between systems engineers, machinists, machine tool builders, vendors, and customers


• Provide troubleshooting and procedure documentation as required


• Travel independently by personal automobile or commercial transportation, domestic and international, to customer sites and other Drake Manufacturing work sites as needed with minimal notice

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