Tankline Operator

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:

• 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 employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility
• Retention bonus of $1500 after one year of employment paid in three installments  $250 at 90 days, $250 at six months and $1000 at the one year anniversary. 
• Shift Premium 2nd $1.25 & 3rd Shift 30 cents.

Job Summary: 

Performs duties to set up, adjust and operate various types of tube cutting and end finishing equipment to produce tubing of a specified length and end condition. Receives direction from the shift Supervisor/Department Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Confirm that tubing presented to the Cutoff/End Finish Machine, conforms to the order.
• Setups, installs, and adjusts tools, collets, clamps, targets, etc. for product size, desired length, and end finish.
• Verify finished tubing is within size and length tolerance and satisfies order requirements for straightness and surface.
• Accurately enters product tag and inspection reports into the Apollo System. Segregate discrepant material from prime product.
• Performs minor polishing of collets and clamps if/when necessary.
• Bundles, bands, and frames tubing for shipment.
• Refers concerns about tubing quality or equipment condition to Supervisor/Department Manager.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance procedures on Cutoff/End Finish Machines and assist Maintenance Employees with repairs.
• NEVER operate a machine without Safety Guards in place.
• Communicates with other shifts regarding the status of operations and equipment.
• Must be available for overtime as required.
• Maintain a CLEAN, ORGANIZED and SAFE work area.             

Various other duties as directed by shift Supervisor/Department Manager.

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: 

• Good Mechanical Aptitude.
• Must be able to read and understand a tape measure, micrometer, and all other measuring tools needed for customer requirements.
• Qualified hours on the straightener/Mag Tester.

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