Buck On 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:

- 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 Description: The Buck On Operator’s primary job duty is to meet work order requirements by being in control of the changeover and set up of the coupling makeup machine. This position is also responsible for power tightening couplings on a production line, and verifying that makeup meets customer and/or 5CT requirements. The Buck On Operator also operates and monitors the automatic full-length drift machine, and performs measurements with calipers and micrometers. This role also performs visual inspections of equipment and products.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for maintaining the speed of the drifting machine.

- Ensures that the machine is working properly to process pipes.

- Confirms that pipe dope is sufficiently supplied and all surfaces of the thread are in proper order to operate the machine.

- Responsible for coordinating with inspector, CNC operator, and other machine operators to ensure production runs smoothly.

- Responsible for reporting to shift supervisor any items that need to be repaired, replaced, or purchased.

- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

- Must be mechanically inclined.

- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

- Must have safety as a priority.

- May be required to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this position in support of department objectives and to develop one’s skills.

- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience: 1 year operating industrial machinery

Number of Direct Reports: None

Job Titles of Direct Reports: None

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.

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 while 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.

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.