Mill Assistant

PTC ALLIANCE LLC • Minneapolis, MN

7d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Assistant supports mill operations, production quality, and safe, clean working conditions. Under the Mill Operator’s direction, the assistant helps with changeovers, operates the splicer and shear press, monitors incoming materials and product quality, performs production paperwork, and assists with adjustments and testing. During mill breaks, the assistant runs the mill and assumes the operator’s responsibilities. The role also includes handling coil changes and welds, monitoring welds through the mill, checking tubing dimensions and surface quality, sorting unacceptable product, and managing cut-off samples and testing. Other duties may be assigned by the shift supervisor. Employees share responsibility for the quality of products and services and must follow the PTC Quality Management System and applicable policies, procedures, and work instructions.

The position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and pays $24.90 per hour. It is a day-shift role. The work environment usually has moderate noise, and employees may work outside in a variety of conditions and must tolerate any climate. The position involves extended periods of standing or walking and loading and unloading material by hand, as well as lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting. Employees must be able to safely lift and load 50 pounds and 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 and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer literacy, including use of Word, Excel, email, and ERP programs; ability to learn and use HP programs.
• Knowledge of simple computer programming.
• Excellent measurement skills and ability to follow instructions from technical parameters.
• Ability to perform duties proficiently in a fast-paced environment while handling and prioritizing competing tasks and demands.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and hours.
• Ability to stand or walk and use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift and load 50 pounds and perform lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to work outside in a variety of conditions and tolerate any climate.
• No prior years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work conscientiously toward a safer and cleaner operation and ensure guards are 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 and complete production paperwork.
• Watch incoming material for defects and ensure proper material is available for the next job.
• Assist with straightening adjustments, quality checks, and monitoring the quality of products.
• Run the mill during breaks and assume the operator’s responsibilities during that time.
• Clamp the existing coil’s tail, weld it to the next slit coil, release the overhead clamp, and monitor the weld through the overhead and edge conditioners.
• Follow welds through the mill, sort out open welds, make necessary adjustments to edge tools or the temper mill, and alert the Mill Operator when a weld is coming.
• Monitor product straightness and surface finish, continuously sort unacceptable product, and make length changes under the Mill Operator’s direction.
• Check cut tubing for correct length and assist with tests under the Mill Operator’s direction.
• Watch for butt welds, 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 output-table tubing during tests and sequentially test tubing as needed to identify acceptable material.
• Move bad tubing to the scrap bunker.
• Monitor quality during operators’ breaks and perform other duties as directed by the shift supervisor.
• Carry out duties in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and applicable 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
• 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