Cutting 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:

• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees

Job Summary:

The Mill Cutoff Operator Group 2 assists the mill operator with mill changeovers, monitors tube quality, performs equipment adjustments and maintenance, and supports inspection, documentation, and training activities to ensure consistent product quality. This role requires adherence to safety and quality systems while performing physically demanding tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Assist mill operator in changeover of mill.

Constantly monitors quality of tube for surface condition, measures for I.D. flash, O.D. size, gauge, length, end condition and checks for tube straightness

Makes adjustments to or replaces cutoff tooling as needed

Lubricates cutoff, greases bearings, oils gear boxes as time permits

Assist in eddy current setup and maintains painting unit

Helps mill loader when possible

Keeps heat numbers separate

Documents weld mill final inspection sheet as needed

Aids in training of new employees

Cleans all areas of the plant when not directed to do anything else

Performs miscellaneous duties as directed.

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: 

LEVEL OF TRAINING

All applicable QS/ISO Procedures

All applicable Plant safety procedures and policies

All levels of production duties and qualifications listed above

Number of Direct Reports:  None                          

Job Titles of Direct Reports:  None

Skills and Abilities: 

Ability to reason through problems involving adjustments to equipment.  Must have an average background in math.  Also is expected to be able to lift , push or pull a maximum 100 pounds.  Required to walk, stand, or climb for the entire shift.  Must be able to bend, squat and have full range of all limbs without restrictions.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

N/A

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the job.

Work Environment: 

Hot conditions in summer months. 

Mill coolant running from tubes and cutoff

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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however employees are expected to spend significant timer in the plant’s manufacturing areas where noise levels may be high. Employee is required to abide by plant safety rules, and PPE requirements.

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.