Maintenance & Equipment Supervisor - Queensbury - Praxis Technology

Description

Are you looking for more than just a job? Join us and start a career where your work matters. 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

Position Summary

The Maintenance & Equipment Supervisor is responsible for handling and overseeing the maintenance, repair, and reliability of all manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems. This is a hands-on role The Supervisor will be troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and handling preventative maintenace requests with Senior Technician and Technicians. This role ensures production uptime, directs the maintenance team, and leads continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance, safety, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision

• Lead, train, and schedule maintenance technicians, assigning daily work orders and long-term projects.

• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

• Review and submit timecards for the team weekly

• Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tools, and facility systems.

• Troubleshooting issues on the production floor.

• Working on the any and all equipment issues hands on.

• Ensure all machinery and utilities (HVAC, compressed air, electrical, plumbing, etc.) are reliable and meet production requirements.

• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement to minimize downtime.

• Operational Support

• Partner with production supervisors and engineering to address equipment issues quickly.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Coordinate vendor and contractor support for specialized repairs.

• Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.

• Enforce lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and other safety programs.

• Maintain documentation of equipment inspections, repairs, and service records.

• Continuous Improvement

• Implement reliability-centered maintenance practices and equipment upgrades.

• Support capital projects and equipment installations.

• Recommend process and cost improvements to increase equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

• Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Other Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work on the production floor, including climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and standing for extended periods.

• May require off-shift and weekend availability to respond to critical equipment issues.

• 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

Department

Facilities

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level