Lead Machinist - 2nd Shift (+$1/hr)

Praxis Technology • Town of Queensbury, NY

1d • Onsite

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 performs basic machine setups, 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 position reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and effective in a team environment.

The work is performed in a production environment. Physical efforts may include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or sitting for prolonged periods, using near vision and depth perception and adjusting focus, communicating continuously with leadership and clients, and using finger dexterity to operate equipment or enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard. 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Employee and/or employee plus child(ren) medical insurance for $1 per month.
• Comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching 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.
• Potential annual performance bonus.
• Employee profit sharing.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee appreciation events.
• $100 Hannaford gift card every November.
• Annual Praxis hoodie for all employees.
• Monthly Bagel Tuesdays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED