Tool Room Machinist

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
• 401K plan with company match
• Voluntary Employee Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees

Job Summary:  Job Class 040, Labor Grade 1

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conscientiously work toward running a safer and cleaner operation.
• Ensure that all guards are always in place.
• Inform the supervisors of any maintenance problems or suggested changes to equipment.
• Carries through to completion without supervision the machining and fitting of all kinds of metal parts, tools, and machines.
• Lays out work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications.
• Sets up and operates all available machine tools and performs progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements.
• Assume 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: 

Must have CNC programming and operating experience.

Must have knowledge of setting up and operating all available machine tools.

Must be familiar with performing progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements.

Must be capable of determining operation sequence.

Must be able to skillfully use all machinist's hand tools and measuring instruments.

Must be familiar with working properties of all metals.

Must have knowledge of fitting and assembling where necessary.

Must be able to lay out work from drawing sketches or written instructions.

Must have enough hand tools to perform work.

Requires knowledge of advanced shop mathematics.

Will be required to work with minimum supervision.

Assumes various other duties as directed by the supervisor.

To be considered for this posting, applicant must submit to Human Resources (by the 4th day following the posting date) in writing, a resume indicating related experience, formal training and technical schooling to determine if applicant qualifies.  Testing may be administered to provide an adequate appraisal of qualifications.

*Qualified employees should contact their supervisor to-up.

Education: High School or equivalent

Years of Experience:  None

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 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.

Must have knowledge on simple computer programming. Requires excellent measurement skills. Ability to follow instructions from technical parameters. Perform duties proficiently, and be able to work in a fast paced environment with ability to handle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands. Must have strong work ethic. Must be able to work flexible schedules and hours.

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.