Furnace Operator

PTC is a progressive and major manufacturer in highly engineered steel tubing. We provide products to manufacturers in multiple industries including automotive, construction, agriculture, appliance, energy, recreation, and many others. 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 employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility
• Retention bonus of $1500 after one year of employment paid in three installments $250 at 90 days, $250 at six months and $1,000 at the one-year anniversary.
• Shift Premium 2 nd $1.25 & 3rd Shift 30 cents.

Job Summary:

Performs duties to start up, shut down, adjust and operate annealing furnace to anneal tubing. Receives direction from shift Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Starts up and shuts down the furnace and atmosphere generator.
• Understands and can perform all EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
• Monitors atmosphere generator recognizes improper atmosphere conditions and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Loads product onto and unloads product from furnace conveyor using the overhead crane.
• Confirms that tubing presented to the furnace conforms to the order.
• Accurately enters product tags and production records into the Apollo System.
• Monitors temperatures and speed controls to ensure quality and maximum through put.
• Adjust Convecoller dampers to achieve desirable product surface and straightness.
• Directs furnace assistant, when assigned, in a coordinated effort to efficiently operate the annealing furnace.
• Revers concerns about quality or equipment conditions to the shift Supervisor/Foreman.
• When necessary, use common hand tools.
• Communicates with other shifts regarding the status of operations and equipment.
• Assists maintenance repairmen in preventative or repair of the furnace.
• Must be available for overtime as required.
• Maintain a CLEAN, ORGANIZED and SAFE work area.
• Various other duties as directed by 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:

• Qualified Material Handler and forklift certified.
• Furnace Assist for minimum of 60 days.
• Ability to handle physical requirements.

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.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Enters manufacturing area of plant where noise level is high.

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