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Praxis Technology Facilities Technician in Queensbury, New York

Are you ready to work for a company that truly cares about making a meaningful difference in this world?

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 – 9 days

  • Annual Performance Bonus Potential

  • Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program for hourly staff

  • Employee Profit Sharing

  • Tuition Assistance

    How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Learn the mechanical principles of Praxis products, manufacturing techniques and equipment and work to become a technical expert/resource to the production team

  • Execute basic cleaning/maintenance of machines and facility

  • Responsible for the installation or relocation and commissioning of equipment

  • Maintain Spare Parts inventory

  • Operate safely, compliantly and within the Praxis Quality Management System (QMS), including adherence to Quality Assurance Procedures

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and apply best practices for on-the-job safety in a production environment

  • Timely and accurately complete all required record keeping and store in accordance with the QMS

  • Regularly maintain the production environment and escalate any issues for resolution

    What You Must Bring to This Role

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience - required

  • Machine trade or technical school certification - desired

  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents including: maintenance instructions, procedure and manuals

  • Demonstrated success working with technical/mechanical devices

  • Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical issues

  • Experience in production operations, safety and security protocols

  • A history of excellence in communication and active listening

  • 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

  • Proven ability to build personal and team-based relationships with all levels of associates

  • Comfort with basic computer applications and data entry

  • Proven ability to calmly transition between multiple and changing priorities

  • Ability to work production shift schedule

  • Demonstrated success working in a manufacturing environment

  • Forklift Certified

    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

Department

Facilities

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

22 - 27/hr

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