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PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following: 

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Voluntary Employee Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus 
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees 

Job Summary:  Job Class 026, Labor Grade 5

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Conscientiously work toward running a safer and cleaner operation.
• Ensure that all guards are always in place. 
• Inform the supervisors of any maintenance problems or suggested changes to equipment.

• Assists on changeovers under mill operator's direction until the setup is complete. Operate splicer and shear press.
• Complete production paperwork.
• Watch incoming material for all types of defects.
• Assist in necessary adjustments for the straightening and quality checks required. Assist in monitoring the quality level of all products.
• Be responsible for the availability of the proper incoming materials for the next job.
• Run the mill through all breaks and assume responsibilities of the operator during that time.
• Clamp the tail end of the existing coil and weld it to the next slit coil.  Then release the overhead clamp and monitor the weld through the overhead and the edge conditioners. Follow the weld through the entire mill and make sure that all open welds are sorted out.
• Responsible for making any necessary adjustments to the edge tools or temper mill.
• Alert the Mill Operator that the weld is coming.

• Position involves some lifting, pushing and pulling, bending and twisting.
• Is responsible for the straightness of the product and for determining the surface finish quality of the tubing.
• Continuously watches and sorts out unacceptable product.
• Is responsible for length changes under the mill operator's direction.
• Must be able to check cut tubing for correct length.
• Assists in making tests under the direction of the mill operator.
• The Mill Cut-Off Operator will watch for the butt weld.  
• Responsible for painting the open weld areas. 
• Will cut the painted tubing out of the mill and take a sample of the first tube after the painted tube.  This sample will be inspected for OD, ID, and visual defects.  Destructive tests will also be performed.  During these tests, all tubing will be held on the output table.  If the tests are acceptable, all tubing on the table will be accepted.  If the tests are rejected, tubing will be sequentially tested to determine when acceptable material was produced.  
• Responsible for getting the bad tubing into the scrap bunker.
• Monitors quality during operators breaks.
• Assumes various other duties at the direction of the shift supervisor. 

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

Qualified employees should contact their supervisor for sign-up.

Education: High School or equivalent

Years of Experience:  None 

Number of Direct Reports:       None                           

Job Titles of Direct Reports:  None

Skills and Abilities:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using while numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities:  Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

Must have knowledge of simple computer programming. Requires excellent measurement skills. Ability to follow instructions from technical parameters. Perform duties proficiently and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to handle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands. Must have a strong work ethic. Must be able to work flexible schedules and hours.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  

None

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shift and hours.