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Machine Operator (Set-Up)

PTC ALLIANCE LLC
Fairbury, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Company Description:

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

  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Referral Bonus
  • Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees

Job Summary: 

The Machine Operator (Set Up) is responsible for setting up and operating a variety of finishing equipment, including draw benches, moderns, saws, and bundling tables, to produce tubing products that meet customer and quality specifications. This position requires the ability to read work instructions and calibrated measuring devices, safely move materials, complete required production documentation, and perform routine equipment maintenance and housekeeping tasks. The Machine Operator (Set Up) plays a key role in ensuring efficient operations, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and supporting PTC’s commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Has ability to setup and operate the draw benches, moderns, Do All Saw, and bundling tables. May operate other equipment even though not able to setup as long as trained on the procedure.
  • Operates and produces orders to specification – must know how to read and operate calibrated measuring devices.
  • Moves material to and from equipment and assists other operators in the same process if waiting for crane
  • Maintains machinery to the best of his/her ability
  • Fills out production reports and paperwork accurately
  • Cleans all areas of the plant when not directed by the supervisor to do anything else.
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed
  • 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: 

GED or High School Diploma Preferred

Number of Direct Reports:  None                        

Job Titles of Direct Reports:  None

Skills and Abilities: 

  • Ability to reason through problems involving adjustments to equipment
  • Average background in math and computers
  • Also is expected to be able to lift, push, or pull a maximum 100 pounds. 
  • Required to walk, stand, or climb for the entire shift. 
  • Must be able to bend, squat and have full range of all limbs without restrictions.

Work Environment:  

MODERNS

Hazards –safe operating procedure

  • Do not touch spinning tubes
  • Always watch for sharp ends on tubes
  • Do not place hands between loose or rolling tubes on tables (pinch or crushing points)
  • Do not touch the cutoff piece or blade while the machine is running
  • Do not place hands in collett
  • Do not place your hands on the turning belts
  • Air pressure (flying particles, shavings, and chips)

STRAIGHTENERS

HAZARDS –SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE

  • Rolling tubes – pinch point – crushing hazard
  • Turning tubes – do not touch the tube or place your hand under the tube
  • Do not wear canvas or rubber gloves – these types can stick to the tube's surface.  While turning, this would cause severe injury to the hands and wrist or amputation. 
  • No loose clothing

BUNDLE TABLES

HAZARDS –SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE

  • Do not touch sharp ends of tubes
  • Do not place hands on moving or rolling tubes / pinching or crushing hazard
  • Slippery floor
  • Congestion - Tripping hazards (bander, crimper hoses and banding)

Work Enviornment:

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. 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 timer in the plant’s manufacturing areas where noise levels may be high. Employee is 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 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; walk; use hands to finger, 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 : $21

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