Are you looking for more than just a job? Join us and start a career where your work matters. No experience is necessary! We provide on-the-job training for all new hires to set you up for a successful career!
At Praxis, we invest in your development, value your ideas, and provide a clear path for growth—because when you succeed, we all succeed. We provide on the job training and teach skillsets that will help take you to the next level in Manufacturing. We offer career advancement opportunities to anyone that is looking for them!
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 people’s lives better.
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.
Benefits
We’re 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 Machine Shop Manager, the CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machine Operator - I is responsible for the operation of CNC machines to produce Praxis products. 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 You’ll Make an Impact
- Learn mechanical principles of Praxis products and manufacturing to become technical expert/resource on Praxis parts and products fabricated in house
- Manufacture parts by using industry-standard CNC machining techniques and practices such as drilling, grooving and cutting, facing, profiling, pocketing, turning, knurling, and threading
- Obtain and record measurements using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, dial calipers, and height gages
- Manufacture Particular Sinter Form (PSF) parts using CNC Lathes and Vertical Machining Centers
- Set up CNC production machines
- Complete set-up sheets
- Identification of irregularities and recommend process improvements
- Record production results
- Replace worn tools
- Support production operations to meet scheduled client commitments 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 record sheets
- Maintain compliance with Praxis’ Quality Management System
- Responsible for ensuring equipment is clean and orderly
- 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
- Maintain a neat and orderly production facility
What You Must Bring to This Role
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Machine trade or technical school certification
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents including maintenance instructions, procedures, 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
- Demonstrated comfort with both verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the 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 experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to use a forklift with proper safety protocol
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
- Low exposure to physical risk
Praxis is an equal opportunity employer.