Lead Machinist

Praxis Technology; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401k match 3%

Paid time off 18 days

Paid holidays 9 days

Tuition Assistance

Annual Bonus Potential

Profit Sharing

Hannaford Gift Card

Job summary

Praxis Technology, a New York-based manufacturer of titanium parts for medical devices and aerospace, is seeking a Lead Machinist to operate CNC and conventional machinery on 2nd shift (3pm–11pm). You will perform basic setups, read drawings, maintain tooling, and support quality and safety standards in a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of machinist experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to learn new machining techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years machinist experience.
• Basic understanding of mechanical principles and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings.
• Desire to learn CNC machining and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC and conventional machinery following work instructions.
• Perform machine setups under limited supervision.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders.
• Measure parts with standard inspection gauges and instruments.
• Maintain production and quality records.
• Train new machine operators as needed.

Skills

Machinist experience

Read engineering drawings

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical machining training (preferred)

Tools

CNC machinery

Conventional machinery

Inspection gauges

Job description

Are you ready to work for a company that truly cares about making a meaningful difference in this world?

A little about us:

Praxis Technology is a manufacturing company that designs and develops titanium parts for medical devices, aerospace and other consumer markets. We create sustainable flexibility that delivers maximum impact to make people’s lives better. It's pretty cool stuff!

What we can offer you:

In addition to being part of a locally owned & operated business who values treating everyone with integrity & respect, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Employee and/or Employee + Child(ren) medical insurance costs you just $1/month!
• Comprehensive Dental + Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan that we match up to 3%
• Basic Life AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off - 18 days first year (pro-rated)
• Paid holidays – 9 days
• Annual Performance Bonus Potential
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Appreciation Events
• $100 Hannaford Gift Card every November
• Annual Praxis Hoodie for all employees
• Bagel Tuesdays! Once a month!

This position is for 2nd shift and applicants must be available for a 3pm - 11pm shift

Position Summary

Reporting to the Machine Shop Supervisor, the Lead Machinist is machinist responsible for operating conventional and CNC machinery under limited supervision to support the production of Praxis products. The Lead Machinist performs basic machine setup, operates equipment according to established procedures, maintains tooling inventories, creates and maintains machining fixtures, performs basic preventative maintenance on CNC equipment, and develops technical machining skills while maintaining quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Operate CNC and conventional machinery following established work instructions.
• Perform machine setups under limited supervision.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders.
• Measure parts using standard inspection equipment and gauges.
• Maintain required production and quality records.
• Assist with production operations to meet customer schedules and quality requirements.
• Follow Praxis Quality Management System procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Identify and communicate production or quality concerns to supervision.
• Support continuous learning and development of machining skills.
• Maintain an adequate tooling inventory for the machine shop
• Create and maintain machine fixtures
• Perform general preventative maintenance on CNC equipment
• Train new machine operators as needed

What You Must Bring to This Role

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 Years of machinist experience.
• Technical training in machining preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical principles and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Desire to learn CNC machining and manufacturing processes.

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

• Work is performed in a Production environment
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit for a prolonged period of time
• Visual functions being those of near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with leadership & clients
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment
• Low exposure to physical risk

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer.