Production Operator - 3rd shift (+$3/hr)

Praxis Technology•Town of Queensbury, NY

158d•$19 - $22

About The Position

The Production Operator makes titanium parts for medical devices, aerospace, and consumer markets in a production environment. The role uses powder titanium and a variety of machines and equipment to mold, compress, trim, inspect, and clean parts. The position includes on-the-job training for new hires and opportunities for career advancement. The operator maintains required production records, follows quality assurance procedures, keeps the production facility orderly, and follows OSHA guidelines and workplace safety practices. The role requires working the production shift schedule and handling repetitive tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desire and ability 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 in a team environment.
Comfort with basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and rounding.
Comfort with verbal and written communication.
Interpersonal skills and ability to build personal and team-based relationships with employees at all levels.
Comfort with basic computer applications and data entry.
Ability to transition calmly between multiple and changing priorities.
Ability to work the production shift schedule.
Ability to handle task repetition.
May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
Near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Talking and hearing occur continuously while communicating with leadership and clients.
Finger dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or knowledge of production operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use powder titanium to mold various parts with 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.
Complete record sheets and other required paperwork accurately to maintain compliance.
Maintain production regularly and escalate issues for resolution.
Follow OSHA guidelines and apply on-the-job safety best practices in a production environment.
Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes while maintaining an orderly production facility.

Benefits

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