Drift Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

LIBERTY TUBULARS - Liberty, TX 77575

Job Shift: Any

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.

• 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

Operator is responsible for setting up and operating a Full Length Drift machine to test each pipe, ensuring that drift travels the full length of every tube. Operator is also responsible for keeping line moving in auto mode.

• Monitor for any rejects and report them to supervisor or team lead.
• Perform daily checks on the drift, and check calibration on all measuring devices, measure and verify drift mandrel meets requirements, document findings daily and turn in to supervisor.
• Perform any and all checklist as required.
• Direct and assist in roll changes and set ups.
• Assist in minor maintenance repairs.
• Fill out necessary log sheets.
• Turn in required repair lists.
• Keep work area and equipment clean.
• Maintain safe working conditions.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

• 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 whole 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.

• Forklift certified, crane certified is a plus.
• Candidate must be able to safely lift and load 50 lbs.
• Candidate must be able to work outside in a variety of conditions and tolerate any climate.
• Candidate must be flexible with shift and hours.

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 extended periods of time. The employee must be able to lift and load 50 lbs., work outside in a variety of conditions, and be flexible with shift and hours.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.