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What it’s like to Work for Drake
Join Our Team at Drake: A Certified Great Place to Work!
Are you ready to elevate your career with a company that truly values its people? At Drake, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and positive work culture. By joining us, you’ll become part of a team of skilled experts committed to excellence and innovation.
Why Drake?
- Be Part of Something Great: We’re not just a workplace; we’re a certified Great Place to Work! Our team is driven by core values that include Doing the right thing, Respect, Accountability, Knowledge through collaboration, and Enthusiasm.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package featuring competitive pay, medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time, short-term disability, and a 401(k) employer-matching plan.
- Invest in Your Future: We believe in continuous growth and offer opportunities for skill development, tuition reimbursement, and on-the-job training.
- A Middleby Food Processing brand.
- The DRAKE’s culture of innovation is Doing the right thing, demonstrating Respect, being Accountable, gaining and giving Knowledge through collaboration, and supporting the team with Enthusiasm.
Hiring Now: Engineers
We’re looking for passionate engineers who are eager to make an impact in their field. If you want to grow your engineering expertise and work with a positive team, we want to hear from you!
10 Reasons to work with us:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Employer-matching Plan.
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Short-term Disability
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Benefits
- Great work Culture
- At Work Skills Training
- Work Related Social Events
Open Positions
Innovation Engineer
This is an exciting opportunity for creative and innovative engineers to work in a collaborative environment shaping the future of food processing.
- 3 Weeks Vacation in first year
- 80 Hours paid Holidays
- $500 Sign on Bonus
- Hybrid remote options
Requirements
- 3D Design, SolidWorks preferred
- 3+ years experience in custom machine design
- Robotics experience a plus
- Passionate problem solver and creative thinker
- B.S. in mechanical engineering or related field
Responsibilities
- Develop new automation systems under guidance of senior engineers
- Fully design and oversee installation of new automation systems
- Gather innovation ideas and trends and apply them to new concepts
- Collaborate with vendors on innovation projects
- Support the manufacture and installation of innovation projects
Job Duties:
- Prepare simulations of new automation systems with guidance from Senior Engineers.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for innovation ideas
- Support “pitching” of new automation systems to management and customers
- Prepare CAD concepts of new systems with enough detail for a cost analysis and presentation to customers
- Prepare SolidWorks CAD models and drawings of approved systems and test equipment for manufacturing as well as enter product structure into the ERP system
- Communicate directly with Drake customers and vendors to answer questions and resolve performance issues
- Aid the engineering staff as directed
Machinists, Welders, Finishers - 2nd Shift
Drake is seeking machinists, welders and finishers for long term employment on 2nd Shift. Lead opportunities available.
- Climate Controlled
- 3 Weeks Vacation in first year
- 80 Hours paid Holidays
- OT Incentives
- Pay Range $20-40/Hour, based on experience and position
- $500 Sign on Bonus
Apprenticeship Programs for the right candidates.
Accounting/Payroll Clerk (part-time)
Pay Range: $25-$35 per hour
Hours: Flexible between 20-30 hours per week. Benefits available at 30 hours.
Schedule: Flexible working hours between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
On site training followed by remote flexibility.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Part-Time Payroll/General Accountant to join our team. This position requires an independent worker who can effectively manage time and prioritize tasks in a flexible work environment. The role involves a range of accounting duties centered around payroll and general accounting, supporting approximately 50-60 employees. The HR Manager and Controller will provide a structured workflow, but proactive suggestions for process improvements are encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Processing: Manage payroll operations for approximately 50-60 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Payroll Reconciliation: Perform regular payroll reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Journal Entries: Record payroll-related journal entries in the general ledger.
- Commission Calculations: Calculate and process commission payments accurately and timely.
- Vacation Tracking: Maintain and update records of employee vacation balances.
- Marketing Spending Tracking: Track and report on marketing spending based on G/L account activity and ensure voucher support.
- Marketing Account Reconciliation: Reconcile marketing accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Additional Information:
- Equipment Provided: Company will supply a laptop with VPN connection and two monitors to facilitate remote work.
- Work Time Table: HR Manager and Controller will establish weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly workflows and oversight that is deadline driven.
- Meetings: Attend weekly status update meetings to discuss work progress and upcoming tasks.
- Process Improvement: Free thinking and suggestions for process improvements are highly encouraged.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in payroll processing and general accounting.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and skills. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Drake is a certified Great Place to Work! In addition to joining a team that is dedicated to their craft and to elevating humanity, you’ll be joining a team of skilled experts. We provide an excellent benefits package, including competitive pay, medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time, short-term disability, and a 401(k) employer-matching plan.
All production applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Education requirements listed for other positions are included in the job description. We are a drug free work place.
Why choose to learn a trade and work in manufacturing?
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