Lead Machinist - 2nd Shift (+$1/hr)
About The Position
Praxis Technology is a manufacturing company that designs and develops titanium parts for medical devices, aerospace, and consumer markets. The Lead Machinist operates conventional and CNC machinery under limited supervision to support production. The role includes basic machine setup, operating equipment according to established procedures, maintaining tooling inventories, creating and maintaining machining fixtures, and performing basic preventative maintenance on CNC equipment. The Lead Machinist develops technical machining skills while maintaining quality and safety standards, and may train new machine operators. The position reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor. Work takes place in a production environment. The role may require lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or sitting for prolonged periods, near vision and depth perception, adjusting visual focus, continuous communication, and finger dexterity for computer or equipment operation. Exposure to physical risk is low.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of machinist experience.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in machining.
Responsibilities
- Operate CNC and conventional machinery according to 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.
- Continue learning and developing 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.
Benefits
- Employee and/or employee plus children medical insurance for $1 per month.
- Comprehensive dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 3%.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off: 18 days in the first year, prorated.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Annual performance bonus potential.
- Potential employee profit sharing.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee appreciation events.
- $100 Hannaford gift card every November.
- Annual Praxis hoodie for all employees.
- Monthly Bagel Tuesdays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
