Machine Operator

Machine Operator

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates mill components using manual and automatic controls on control panel.
• Observes threading of strip through mill processes and progressively adjusts tooling and associated mechanicals as required with minimal scrap/waste.
• Adherence to safety, housekeeping, and quality standards as they relate to the production and company's objective is required.
• Produce quality product to meet output cost standards. If output cost standards not achieved, provide root causes of mill process inefficiency to plant manager for corrective action.
• This position is responsible for maintaining production goals through productivity targets and cost containment by eliminating waste.
• Receives instructions and assignments from plant supervision as required.
• Performs and records all QA check measurements required by the Quality Manual on product being produced.
• Records production and keeps work area clean.
• Performs other related work as directed by plant supervision.

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.

Pay Rate: Starting rate $20.00/hr

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• No experience necessary. We provide on the job training.
• 2 to 5 Years Hands-On Experience with operating Manufacturing Equipment is a plus.

Number of Direct Reports: None

Job Titles of Direct Reports: None

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have good attendance
• Must be able to pass physical and drug screen
• Must be able to work all shifts
• Must have attention to detail
• Good math, verbal, mechanical, and analytical skills
• Must have the ability to work on a team, as well as independently
• Basic computer and printer use
• Ability to read a tape measure and be trained on the use of gauges, calipers and other measuring instruments
• Must be able to work safely, watch out for the safety of others and maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Physical stamina and strength

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

A valid driver's license is preferred.

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

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; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.