Mill Assistant

Metal-Matic, LLC • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Assistant supports mill operations in producing welded and cold-drawn mechanical steel tubing and related products. The role assists with changeovers, operates the splicer and shear press, prepares incoming materials, follows welds through the mill, and helps maintain product quality and production flow. The assistant runs the mill through operator breaks and assumes the operator’s responsibilities during those periods.

The position requires monitoring product for defects and straightness, making adjustments to edge tools or the temper mill as needed, checking tubing length, and assisting with tests under the Mill Operator’s direction. For cut-off testing, the employee identifies and paints open weld areas, removes painted tubing from the mill, and takes a sample for inspection and destructive testing. The employee helps determine whether tubing is acceptable, separates rejected material, and places scrap in the scrap bunker.

The Mill Assistant is also responsible for safe and clean operations, keeping guards in place, reporting maintenance concerns, completing production paperwork, and carrying out duties in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System. Other duties may be assigned by the shift supervisor. The role is based at the Minneapolis location and has a stated day shift, though candidates must be flexible with shifts and hours.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer literacy, including the ability to use programs such as Word and Excel and learn and use email and ERP programs.
• Knowledge of simple computer programming.
• Excellent measurement skills and ability to follow technical parameters.
• Ability to perform duties proficiently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and hours and tolerate any climate.
• Ability to stand and/or walk and use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift and load 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in a variety of conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work toward maintaining a safe and clean operation and ensure guards remain in place.
• Inform supervisors of maintenance problems or suggested equipment changes.
• Assist with changeovers under the Mill Operator’s direction until setup is complete.
• Operate the splicer and shear press.
• Complete production paperwork.
• Watch incoming material for defects and ensure proper materials are available for the next job.
• Assist with straightening adjustments and quality checks, and monitor product quality.
• Run the mill during breaks and assume the operator’s responsibilities during that time.
• Clamp the tail end of an existing coil, weld it to the next slit coil, and monitor the weld through the mill and edge conditioners.
• Sort out open welds and make necessary adjustments to edge tools or the temper mill.
• Alert the Mill Operator when a weld is approaching.
• Monitor product straightness and surface finish, continuously sorting unacceptable product.
• Make length changes under the Mill Operator’s direction and check cut tubing for correct length.
• Assist with tests under the Mill Operator’s direction.
• Watch for the butt weld, paint open weld areas, cut painted tubing out of the mill, and take a sample of the first tube after the painted tube.
• Inspect samples for OD, ID, and visual defects, and perform destructive tests.
• Hold tubing on the output table during testing; help determine acceptable material and sequence-test tubing when tests are rejected.
• Move bad tubing to the scrap bunker.
• Monitor quality during operator breaks and perform other duties assigned by the shift supervisor.
• Carry out duties in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System, policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Benefits

• Free healthcare HSA option
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Voluntary employee life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children and grandchildren of PTC employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED