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
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:  
Processing of high-quality oil country tubular goods (OCTG) threaded products in conformance with API specifications. Maintaining or exceeding production quota on schedule. Inspects threaded ends of downhole casing and couplings (OCTG) to verify conformance with API and/or customer specifications. Works closely with the CNC operator as a key part of our production line. Serve as the frontline agent of production and machine operation for the company’s threading department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  
•    Evaluate threaded products using a variety of gauges and measuring devices to determine compliance to industry (API 5CT, 5B) and customer requirements.
•    Inspects threads on joints of steel casings to detect defects and to determine conformance to specified tolerances in taper, lead, and threads per inch, using precision gauges and instruments: Measures machined threads and outside diameter of pipes to determine thread size, taper, threads per inch and size of pipe using thread gauge and micrometer.
•    Determines whether combinations of thread elements will form joints capable of withstanding weight of entire string of piping in well and of preventing entrance of outside fluids or gases, applying knowledge of standard and obsolete thread forms.
•    Maintain precision measuring devices properly to ensure flawless operation.
•    Complete and update all applicable records ensuring information accuracy.
•    Proactively suggest improvements and participate in continuous improvement activities.
•    Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
•    Complete and distribute reports.
•    Other duties as assigned

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:  
Education: High School or equivalent
Years of Experience:  1-2 years industrial experience

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