Lead Thread Inspector

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
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary: 

The Lead Thread Inspector is responsible for overseeing the inspection of threaded components to ensure compliance with company and industry standards. This role leads a team of thread inspectors (TL1–TL3), coordinates inspection activities, and ensures timely and accurate reporting of quality metrics. The Lead Thread Inspector plays a critical role in maintaining product integrity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of thread inspection personnel (TL1–TL3).
• Perform detailed inspections of threaded components using gauges, micrometers, and other precision tools.
• Interpret and apply threading specifications (API, proprietary, or customer-specific).
• Train and mentor new inspectors on inspection techniques and safety protocols.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records in accordance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve non-conformances.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for threading-related defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality policies at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.   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.

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.

Strong knowledge of thread types, inspection tools, and quality standards (e.g., API, ISO).

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Familiarity with gauging equipment and inspection procedures.

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. Must have manual dexterity and visual acuity for precision inspection tasks.