Production Operator - 2nd Shift( +$1/hr))

Praxis Powder Technology, Inc.; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k retirement plan

Basic Life AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual performance bonus potential

Quarterly bonus incentive program

Employee profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Shift differential

Job summary

Praxis Powder Technology, Inc. is hiring for an entry-level manufacturing role in New York. No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided to develop essential skills in a production environment.

You will operate various machines, follow procedures, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing processes while growing within a locally owned company that values teamwork and integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination.
• Experience in production operations preferred.
• Ability to operate machines of various scopes and sizes.
• Read and interpret maintenance instructions, procedures and manuals.
• Strong independent work and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Use titanium powder to mold parts on a production line.
• Operate CIP equipment and handle agglomeration tasks.
• Set up and operate green machine lathes; trim parts with CNC as needed.
• Perform in-process inspections and clean parts before inspection.
• Maintain paperwork and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support safety practices and shift-to-shift transitions.

Skills

Read and interpret documents

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Math basics

Computer data entry

Operate multiple machines

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED; or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

CIP equipment

Green machine lathes

Quality inspection 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 eliminate 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.