Mair Operator

PTC ALLIANCE LLC•Fairbury, IL

8d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Mair Operator sets up, adjusts, and operates chamfer units, blowout/chopper equipment, and the Mair bundler to produce high-quality tube products while minimizing waste and downtime. The role requires continuous inspection of tubing dimensions and condition, including length, gauge, OD/ID, cut quality, straightness, and ends. The operator prepares hex bundles to packaging specifications, ensures proper banding and clips, and tags and segregates bundles by heat. The operator also maintains a clean and organized work area, stocks supplies, performs operator TPM checks, submits work orders for repairs, and uses an overhead crane to move bundles to designated holding areas. The position includes completing operational paperwork and entering data into the ERP system. The operator is responsible for personal and crew safety, follows the PTC Quality Management System, and assists with general plant cleaning and other duties as directed. This position is located at the Fairbury, Illinois facility and works the afternoon shift. The manufacturing environment may involve heat, smoke, mill coolants, moving machinery, sharp edges and scarf, hot tubing, trip hazards, slippery floors, and potentially high noise levels. Plant safety rules and PPE requirements apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an electrician course, an associate degree, or equivalent experience.
At least 3–5 years of hands-on commercial or industrial electrical experience.
Ability to reason through problems involving equipment adjustments.
Average background in math and computers.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, as stated in the qualifications.
Ability to walk, stand, or climb for the entire shift.
Ability to bend and squat and have full range of all limbs without restrictions.
Ability to operate an overhead crane.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and occasional lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Required visual abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must follow plant safety rules and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate chamfer units, blowout/chopper equipment, and the Mair bundler.
Inspect tubing and monitor length, gauge, OD/ID, cut quality, straightness, and end condition.
Keep the work area clean and remove scarfing and scrap tube from bucks and hoppers.
Ensure required supplies are stocked and ready for use.
Prepare hex bundles according to order packaging requirements, with properly tensioned banding and secured clips.
Tag bundles and segregate them by heat.
Perform operator TPM checks and submit work orders for items requiring repair.
Operate an overhead crane to move bundles to the holding area.
Complete applicable operational paperwork and enter data into the ERP system.
Take responsibility for the safety of self and crew members.
Clean plant areas when not assigned other duties by the supervisor.
Perform miscellaneous duties as directed.
Carry out duties in accordance with applicable PTC Quality Management System policies, procedures, and work instructions.