Inspection Technician - 2nd Shift (+$1/hr) at Praxis… · Queensbury

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!

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

 

What are we looking for in a Quality Technician?

Reporting to Quality Contol Supervisor, the Quality Technician is responsible for the review of manufacturing records and inspection and testing of in-process and finished products. The Quality Technician is also supports scrap reporting, analysis of data, Gauge R&Rs, validation and first article inspections. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have a willingness to learn, is able to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating a strong commitment to quality.  

 

What You Must Bring to This Role

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven attention to detail, accuracy and focus in an active environment
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents including inspection procedures
• Demonstrated success working with measurement equipment and tools, such as calipers, micrometers, optical measurement system 
• Proven success working 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 history working in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Experience with basic computer applications and data entry
• Proven ability to transition between multiple and changing priorities
• Proven history of working as a quality support role within the medical device, aerospace or related industry - desired
• Proven history working with Quality System Regulation - desired
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and AS9100 - desired
• Familiarity with statistical techniques - desired
• Shift is from 3:00pm -11:00pm

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Conduct inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards
• Perform measurements and testing to verify product quality
• Review lot history records of manufactured products for compliance
• Knowledge of Praxis quality control inspection methods and equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality-related challenges
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement process improvements and preventive measures.
• Promote awareness of manufacturing scrap and defects
• Maintain compliance with Praxis’ Quality Management System
• Accurately complete all required record sheets

 

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 acceptable or corrected near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with associates, leadership & suppliers
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment
• Moderate exposure to physical risk

 

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer