Drake provides medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time, short-term disability, and a 401(k) employer-matching plan. Drake is a drug-free environment and a pre-employment drug test is required. All applicants must pass a background check as well.
All production applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Education requirements listed for other positions are included in the job description.
F.R. Drake Company is currently taking resumes/applications for the following open positions at our Waynesboro, VA facility.
Machinist (1st or 2nd Shift) – Must have a minimum of two years of manufacturing experience in a machine shop environment. Applicant must have good math skills, be capable of reading precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers, must be proficient with the use of linear and angular measuring tools, and must be proficient at reading blueprints. CNC machining a plus. If you are contacted for a Machinist interview, you will first be required to complete a written Machinist test and a written measurement test on-site.
First shift production runs Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm (10-hour days) or Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm (10-hour days) depending on your team assignment.
Second shift production runs Monday through Friday, 4:30 pm to 1:00 am (8-hour days). A 10% shift differential is paid for this shift.
For the Machinist, position, please complete an application and return it in the application box at the front entrance. F.R. Drake Company is located at 1410 Genicom Drive, Waynesboro, VA 22980. You may also email a resume to humanresources@drakeloader.com.
If you are contacted for a Machinist interview, you will first be required to complete a written Machinist test and a written measurement test on-site.
Development Engineer - The Drake Company is searching for a Development Engineer to design our state-of-the-art food loading equipment.
Position Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to design new products, improve existing products, troubleshoot problems, and provide guidance and product instructions to engineering, manufacturing, and service personnel.
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Please email resume to humanresources@drakeloader.com.
Manufacturing Supervisor - The Drake Company is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee the production of our state-of-the-art food loading equipment.
Position Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to supervise the production team and organize the team members and the flow of work to deliver quality parts and assemblies to meet the production schedule.
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Train new and experienced operators in job responsibilities by documenting standard work methods and using standards as the basis of training
Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills and Performance:
Please email resume to humanresources@drakeloader.com.