Production Operator - (1st Shift)

Praxis Technology•Town of Queensbury, NY

10d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Praxis Technology is hiring a Production Operator to make titanium parts for medical devices, aerospace, and consumer markets. The company provides on-the-job training and opportunities for career advancement. In this production role, the operator uses powder titanium and a variety of machines and equipment to form, trim, inspect, and clean parts; completes production records; and helps maintain safe, compliant operations. The role is based in a production environment and requires the ability to work the production shift schedule and handle repetitive tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability and desire to operate machines and equipment of various scopes and sizes.
Ability to read and interpret documents, including maintenance instructions, procedures, and manuals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and rounding.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to build relationships with employees at all levels.
Comfort with basic computer applications and data entry.
Ability to calmly transition between multiple and changing priorities.
Ability to work the production shift schedule.
Ability to handle repetitive tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or knowledge of production operations.

Responsibilities

Use powder titanium to mold parts with a variety of machines and equipment in a production environment.
Operate Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIPing) equipment to compress powder titanium.
Operate green machine lathes and/or perform agglomeration operations.
Use CNC (Computer Numeric Controls) machines to trim parts.
Conduct in-process inspections and clean parts in liquid baths before inspection.
Perform tool assembly, compaction, and tool disassembly.
Accurately complete record sheets and other required compliance paperwork.
Maintain production and escalate issues for resolution.
Follow OSHA guidelines and apply on-the-job safety best practices in a production environment.

Benefits

Employee and/or employee-plus-child(ren) medical insurance for $1 per month.
Comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 3%.
Basic Life AD&D insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
18 days of paid time off in the first year, prorated.
9 paid holidays.
Potential annual performance bonus.
Quarterly bonus incentive program for hourly staff.
Employee profit sharing.
Tuition assistance.
Shift differential of $1 per hour for second shift and $3 per hour for third shift.