Metal Fabricator
Job DescriptionJob Description
Praxis Resources Inc., a design, development and manufacturing company specializing in custom and
short run precision products for the aerospace and defense industries, is seeking a full-time sheet metal
fabricator/welder for its Gilbert location. Praxis is looking for someone that brings together the best
aspects of creativity, innovation, technical knowledge, and passion.
Job Summary
Successful Candidates will work in a team environment that is responsible for supporting Praxis’
assembly and manufacturing division with metal fabrication, including sheet metal fabrication,
machined and additive manufactured parts. Candidates will be working with the team on a variety of
special projects for aerospace and defense. Praxis’ goal is to find candidates that will utilize their
background, experience, imaginative thinking and hard work to assist in the development of the
capabilities of the team, as well as the development of the department as we expand into new
industries.
Essential functions and responsibilities
1. Knowledge of appropriate tooling for specific materials.
2. Perform basic machine maintenance as needed to keep CNC’s running
3. Collaboration: Work closely with the Praxis Shop Team to translate design specifications
into functional programs and components.
4. Sheet metal bending using press brake and manual brake.
5. Sheet metal cutting
6. Sheet metal welding including aluminum
7. Tig welding on aluminum
8. Reading and understanding drawings
9. Mechanically and technically inclined
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Mathematical skills given the complex shapes of metal sheets created for various projects, metal
sheet workers need to be able to calculate exact sizes and angles for the sheet to fit.
2. Computer skills, sheet metal working is heavily reliant on computer technology, Sheet metal
workers need to know how to use computer software to design products and cut metal
3. Dexterity, precisely and safely cutting pieces of metal requires good motor skills and hand-eye
coordination.
4. Mechanical skills are a must, metal work involves working with various tools such as shears
presses and lasers. Operating and maintaining this kind of equipment requires strong
mechanical skis.
5. Be Imaginative: Praxis is looking for a person that are willing to examine projects and build
proposals from a different perspective, using imagination to solve challenges brought forward to
us by our customers.
6. Be Inquisitive: Our customers bring us unique challenges that need to be examined and
explored. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to seek out solutions which will allow us
to be successful with these challenges.
7. Be Technical: The Custom Fabrication and Additive Manufacturing department is primarily a
technical division, and the vast majority of challenges presented to the team will involve some
technical aspects.
Our Benefits
Praxis offers a highly competitive full-benefit package which includes paid holidays, paid personal time
off, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and short-term insurance. The salary
range for this position is between $28.00 and $33.00 per hour If interested, please submit a resume to
our team.
Company DescriptionPraxis Resources is a rapidly growing custom manufacturing, prototyping, and repair facility focused on the development and production of creative and innovative technological solutions. From initial design phase through a quality-focused build process, our mission is to provide our customers across a wide variety of industries with unique products that accomplish their design and functionality goals.Company DescriptionPraxis Resources is a rapidly growing custom manufacturing, prototyping, and repair facility focused on the development and production of creative and innovative technological solutions. From initial design phase through a quality-focused build process, our mission is to provide our customers across a wide variety of industries with unique products that accomplish their design and functionality goals.