Heat Operator

Company Overview

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.

Job Location:

LIBERTY TUBULARS - Liberty, TX 77575

Job Shift: Any

• 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

Supervise a team of three employees to operate AF and TF furnace, quench barrel and straightener from pulpit control station.

• Monitors and adjusts furnaces and related equipment to ensure products are treated to meet customer and internal specifications.
• Operates heating, cooling, and transport equipment in a safe and efficient manner within manufacturer guidelines.
• Performs various inspection tasks of equipment and products to promote sustained quality and stability of the entire heat treating line.
• Accurately and timely records/reports data to department leaders.
• Utilizes computer systems and various software to proficiently track the entire process and adjust parameters.
• Maintains an orderly, safe working environment.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Education:
  
  High School or equivalent
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years in heat treating steel products, preferably tubular goods
• Number of Direct Reports: 3-5
• Job Titles of Direct Reports:
  Straightener operator, Stenciled operator, Furnace operator

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.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
Good communication skills

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.

None

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use arms and hands to load and unload material for an extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate and be flexible with shift and hours.