Metal-Matic, LLC. 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 Metal-Mati, LLC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• Healthcare
• FSA option
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

As a Cut-Off End Finish Machine Operator at Metal-Matic, you will perform duties to set up, adjust, and operate various types of tube cutting and end finishing equipment to produce tubing of a specified length and end condition. Receives direction from Shift Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up, installs, and adjusts tools, collets, clamps, targets, etc. for product size, desired length and end finish.
• Operate controls to produce cut-to-length and chamfered or deburred tubing.
• Verify finished tubing is within size and length tolerance and satisfies order requirements for straightness and surface finish.
• Segregate discrepant material from prime product.
• Perform minor polishing of collets and clamps if/when necessary.
• Check bundle tag to verify tubing being delivered to the machine coincides with order requirements.
• Accurately and legibly complete product tags and production records.
• Refer concerns about tubing quality or equipment conditions to Shift Supervisor.
• Use tape measure, micrometer, common hand tools.
• Communicate with employees of other shifts regarding status of operations, equipment, tooling, special assignments, etc.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance procedures on cutoff and end finishing machines.
• Assist maintenance repairman in repair of cutoff and end finishing machines.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Various other duties as directed by the 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 PTCA 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:

Education: High School or equivalent

Years of Experience: 2 years in a manufacturing environment

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shift and hours.

We also offer a retention bonus of $1500 after one year of employment paid in three installments - $250 at 90 days, $250 at six months and $1000 at the one year anniversary.