Straightener 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:

• Healthcare
• FSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral & Retention Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:  

Performs duties to set up, adjust, and operate Straightener and Eddy Current Testing machines to straighten and continuously test tubing for weld and steel defects.  Receives direction and instruction from Shift Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conscientiously work toward running a safer and cleaner operation.
• Ensure that all guards are always in place.
• Confirm that tubing presented to Straightener and Eddy Current Tester conforms to order requirements, particularly job number and dimensions.
• Sets up and adjust straightener rolls, guides, and tables.
• Sets up and adjust tester pinch rolls; select, install, and center test coil; manufacture tester reference standard; adjust and operate test instrument and demagnetizing control.
• Verify straightened tubing is within size tolerance and satisfies order requirements for straightness and surface finish.
• Segregate discrepant material from prime product.  Verify defective tubing is automatically rejected by the Eddy Current Tester.
• Perform minor polishing of rolls if and when necessary.
• Accurately and legibly complete product tags and production and inspection reports.
• Bundle tubing for shipment to customer.
• Refer concerns about tubing quality or equipment condition to Shift Supervisor.
• Use common hand tools, micrometers, and straightness gage.
• Communicate with employees of other shifts regarding status of operations, equipment, etc.
• Assists maintenance repairmen in repair of straightener and eddy current tester.
• Assumes various other duties at the direction of the shift supervisor.

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. 260 to 520 hours on-the-job probationary period. Passing grade on job qualification exam and satisfactory demonstration of ability to perform duties of the job. Complete set of necessary hand tools upon completion of probationary period.

Education: High School or equivalent

Years of Experience:  Qualified as a Material Handler

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 essen