Production Operator - (1st Shift)

Praxis Powder Technology, Inc.; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental + Vision

401k Retirement Plan match up to 3%

Basic Life AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off - 18 days first year

Paid holidays – 9days

Annual Performance Bonus Potential

Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program for

Employee Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance

Shift differential: 2nd shift + $1/hr,

Shift differential: 3rd shift + $3/hr

Job summary

Praxis Powder Technology, Inc. in Town of Queensbury, NY is seeking an entry-level manufacturing associate. No prior experience is required as on-the-job training will prepare you for a successful career in powder titanium production.

You will operate CIP, CNC, and related equipment, perform in-process inspections, and help maintain documentation for compliance. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and opportunities for growth with the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in production operations preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions and manuals.
• Basic math skills and comfortable with data entry.

Responsibilities

• Use powder titanium to mold parts with various machines in production.
• Operate CIP equipment that compresses powder titanium.
• Operate green machine lathes or manage Agglomeration tasks.
• Use CNC machines to trim parts and inspect during processes.
• Complete paperwork and records to maintain compliance.
• Maintain production equipment and escalate issues for resolution.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and safe production practices.

Skills

Production operations

Read & interpret manuals

Basic math skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

CIP equipment

Green machine lathes

Measurement tools

Job description

Are you looking for more than just a job? Join us and start a career where your work matters. No experience is necessary! We provide on-the-job training for all new hires to set you up for a successful career!

At Praxis, we invest in your development, value your ideas, and provide a clear path for growth—because when you succeed, we all succeed. We provide on the job training and teach skillsets that will help take you to the next level in Manufacturing. We offer career advancement opportunities to anyone that is looking for them!

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!

We value people that are highly motivated, self-starters open to learning new things every day. We’re looking for people with a good attitude and strong character who strive to be the best at what they do, take accountability for their actions and are determined and committed to get the job done. We’re highly collaborative, innovative thinkers and we need people from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience to join our growing team. We’ve built our workplace on inclusivity, treating everyone with respect and integrity and providing people with the support and space to do their best work.

Our purpose is growing a great place to work, built on innovation. We do so by embracing the five core values of Praxis:

• Team Player
• Driven to Improve
• Genuinely Care
• Dependable
• Own It

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 full-time employees:

• Employee and/or Employee + Child(ren) medical insurance for 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 – 9days
• Annual Performance Bonus Potential
• Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program for hourly staff
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance
• Shift differential: 2nd shift - + $1/hr, 3rd shift - + $3/hr

The Ways that You’ll Be Making an Impact in this Position:

• Use powder titanium to mold various parts utilizing a variety of machines and equipment in a production environment
• Operate the Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIPing) equipment that compresses powder titanium
• Operate the green machine lathes and/or is responsible for Agglomeration operation
• Use CNC (Computer Numeric Controls) machine to trim parts
• Conduct in-process inspections and clean parts in liquid baths prior to inspection
• Responsible for tool assembly, compaction, and tool disassembly
• Accurately complete record sheets and all paperwork required to maintain compliance
• Regularly maintain production and escal any issues for resolution
• Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and applying best practices for on-the-job safety in a production environment

What You Should Bring to This Position

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and/or knowledge of production operations experience is preferred
• Desire and ability to operate machines and equipment of various scopes & sizes
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents including maintenance instructions, procedure and manuals
• Proven success working independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated comfort with basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and rounding
• Demonstrated comfort with both verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build personal and team-based relationships with all levels of employees
• Comfort with basic computer applications and data entry
• Proven ability to calmly transition between multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to work production shift schedule
• Ability to handle task repetition

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

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer.