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Millhand

MID-WEST MFG LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

Company Description:

PTC is a growing, fast-paced, mechanically advanced organization that provides value added solutions to world-wide users of mechanical tubing. This is not “an old steel pipe” business. PTC is a fact-based, solutions-oriented company that is growing each day. PTC is a manufacturer of welded steel & alloy tubing and chrome-plated bar. PTC has eight plants in PA, OH, IN, IL and MO; and its products are used globally, in products made by its customers such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Jeep, and Honda.

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC Alliance value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

  • FREE Healthcare
  • 401K plan with company match; 50% of the first 2%-6%
  • Shift Premium -- $0.50/Afternoon shift & $0.55/Midnight shift
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
  • AD&D
  • Referral Bonus
  • Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees

Job Summary:

Supervises the daily activities of a group of general labor employees.  Determines workday operational activities and production, implements proper policies and procedures. Familiar with production processes. Relies on skills, knowledge, and experience to accomplish all assigned tasks.  Reviews all activities looking to eliminate waste and continuously improve processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Produce Product to established productivity and quality goals
  • Record productivity information throughout the course of the shift where applicable. Obtain help from Shift Supervisor or technical personnel when productivity drops below established levels during the shift.
  • Accurately and legibly complete job paperwork so that product traceability, lot quantities, and status can be determined.
  • Understand and employ safety practices for the work area.
  • Monitor assigned work areas for any unsafe practices in the work area.
  • Point out any unsafe operations or work practices using the near miss program and follow up to make sure needed corrective actions to process area made.
  • Notify Shift Supervisor of any accidents (i.e. personal injury, co-worker injury, property damage, etc.) as soon as they happen.
  • Perform and legibly record product quality checks per control plans and work instructions.
  • Ensure housekeeping expectations are being met.
  • 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.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

The Mill-hand is an entry level position at PTC Alliance. Mill-hands are encouraged to learn as many processes as possible to promote flexibility in the work force and ensure maximum utilization of personnel.  Based on the responsibilities and functions of this position, a High School diploma or equivalent may be required.  

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 accommodation 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.
    • Control Plans
    • Work Instructions 
    • Process Guides 

  • 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.Prior Manufacturing experience is a plus 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel, such as, customer visits, to attend required meeting, seminars, etc. 

Work Environment:  

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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, however employees are expected to spend significant time in the plant’s manufacturing areas where noise levels may be high. Employees are required to abide by plant safety rules, and PPE requirements.

Physical Demands:

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 accommodation 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; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Salary : $20 - $26

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