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Molding Technician - 2nd Shift (+$1/hr differential)

Company:
Praxis Technology
Location:
Queensbury, NY, 12804
Posted:
May 25, 2025
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Job Description

Salary: $20 - $23 / hr

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

Join a team that makes innovations reality, owns the process and demands excellence all while supporting your work-life balance with flexible schedules, ample vacation time to rest and recharge, and a relaxed atmosphere so you can focus on what matters doing good work that makes peoples lives better.

We value people that are highly motivated, self-starters open to learning new things every day. Were 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.

Were highly collaborative, innovative thinkers and we need people from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience to join our growing team. Weve built our workplace on inclusivity treating everyone with respect and integrity and providing people with the support and space to do their best work.

Benefits

Were a company that values you and your career path, and recognizes the importance of work-life balance.

In addition to being part of a locally owned and operated business who values treating everyone with integrity and respect, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

Employee and/or Employee + Child(ren) medical insurance costs you 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

Employee Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance

Shift differential: 2nd shift + $1/hr, 3rd shift + $3/hr

We pride ourselves on being a community-minded company that provides lots of opportunity to learn, grow and be at your best every day.

Position Summary

Reporting to Manufacturing Manager, the TiMIM (Titanium Metal Injection Molding) Production Operator - I performs tasks responsible for the production of Praxis TiMIM parts. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have a willingness to learn, is able to work independently and as part of a team, and will be able to develop & maintain relationships.

How Youll Make an Impact

Learn mechanical principles of Praxis products and manufacturing to become technical expert/resource on Praxis parts and products fabricated in house

Perform production operations in support of the Titanium Metal Injection Molding process to meet scheduled client commitments

Responsible for performing secondary part finishing (flash removal, trimming & de-gating, bead blasting, cleaning, and polishing)

Prepare Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIPing) parts and products for shipment

Perform precision inspections under magnification using microscopes

Record and input detailed molded component dimensional and density data

Conduct final inspections in support of manufacturing with high quality and efficiency, meeting all production deadlines

Regularly maintain production and escalate any issues for resolution

Accurately complete all required production run sheets, lot traceability and task completion forms

Maintain compliance with Praxis Quality Management System

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

Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes while maintaining an orderly production facility

What You Bring to This Role

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

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

Demonstrated success working with technical/mechanical devices

Proven ability to operate with computers, microscopes and other tools

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

What you need to be successful in this role

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build personal and team-based relationships with all levels of associates

Experience with basic computer applications and data entry

Proven ability to calmly transition between multiple, and changing priorities

Ability to work production shift schedule

Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing 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

Full-time

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