Threadline Lead

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 Description:  The Threading Shift Lead provides immediate oversight of the threading line to safely and efficiently produce products meeting prescribed requirements.  Shift leads ensure that each workstation is operating smoothly to accomplish goals set by their supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses and property damage are reported in the required time.
• Be proficient in operation of all positions within the threading line.
• Monitor workstations to ensure line is flowing smoothly and production stops and backlogs are avoided.
• Facilitate accurate communication between line workers and leadership team.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and report them to Threading Supervisor.
• Ensure products are processed in conformance with STL, API, and customer requirements.
• Manage resources effectively to accomplish production goals in a timely manner.
• Assess and identify competencies/training needs of employees.
• Train new and existing employees for all positions.
• Ensure all production and inspection records are complete and accurate.
• Represent departmental interests as a liaison between Management, Maintenance, Warehouse, QA, and/or QC.
• Ensure production activities are carried out within budgeted machine and labor hours.
• Hold daily talks with technicians regarding workloads, methods, quality objectives and safety hazards.
• Provide positive re-enforcement and feedback to technicians.
• Ensure work area(s) are maintained in a clean and organized manner.
• Ensure transfer of knowledge between shifts.
• 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. 
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must have safety as a priority.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist Finishing Supervisor with enforcing all company policies and PPE requirements.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience: Must have at least three years’ experience working in similar production line

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.

• 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.

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.

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.