Slitter Operator Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

PTC is a progressive and major manufacturer in highly engineered steel tubing. We provide products to manufacturers in multiple industries including automotive, construction, agriculture, appliance, energy, recreation and many others. We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• Healthcare
• FSA option
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary: 

Performs duties to move coils of sheet steel and inspect incoming coils of steel as they are delivered.  Receives direction from Shift Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operate overhead crane with utmost care and safety to remove coils from truck, load onto truck, place into storage, and move out of storage to slitter.  Does not move loads over workers.
• Conduct safety inspection of crane before operating.  Report concerns to Shift Supervisor.
• Communicate with Slitter Operator to assure timely delivery and removal of material to prevent lost machine production time.
• Check coil information to verify coil being delivered to the slitter coincides with slitter order requirements.
• Inspect coils as received for width, thickness, surface condition, and edge coating.
• Verifies information on coil card coincides with shipping tally and bill of lading.  Complete coil card with actual width, thickness, and surface finish.
• Chain and chock coils when placing into storage.
• Verify identity of coils being loaded onto truck match shipping tally and bill of lading.
• Refer concerns about steel quality or equipment condition to Shift Supervisor.
• Use micrometers, ultrasonic thickness gauge, tape measure.
• Communicate with employees on other shifts regarding status of operations, equipment, and special assignments.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance procedures on crane.
• Assist maintenance repairman in repair of crane
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Various other duties as directed by 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: 

80 to 160 hours on-the-job probationary period. Passing grade on job qualification exam and satisfactory demonstration of ability to perform duties of the job. Good eye-hand coordination, good mobility.

Education: High School or equivalent

Years of Experience:  Qualified as a Material Handler and Forklift Operator.

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 programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

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.