- Performs work in compliance with safe operating procedures and practices including safe operation of all assigned tools and equipment, proper lockout/tryout of all energy sources to production equipment and systems being worked on, and proper use of required personal protection equipment (PPE).
- Complies with all environmental management requirements. Maintains familiarity with hazardous waste definitions and procedures and accumulation area management requirements.
- Inspects coated coils prior to packaging.
- Operates and monitors delivery coil scale.
- Operates Nematron computer, coil ID banding unit, walking beam conveyers and transfer cars, paper dispensing unit, and packaging crane(s).
- Wraps coils with paper or shrink film and places pad inserts and banding to customer specifications.
- Prints coil tags on computer and applies required stickers and labels to wrapped coils.
- Utilizes Level 1,2, and 3 computer systems as necessary to perform job.
- Replaces banding materials, paper dispenser rolls, cardboard, and other packaging inserts and materials.
- Maintains housekeeping and performs other related tasks assigned.
- The ability to work the 12-hour, swing shift rotation is considered an essential function of this position. (Not applicable for the Work Study Program.)
Part-Time Packaging (Work Study Program)
PRO-TEC Coating Company is offering a NEW part-time employment option for students who are interested in participating in a Work Study Program at a Putnam County high school. Candidates MUST be at least 18 years old upon hiring date.
QA Materials/Metallurgical Engineer
Join our team as a QA Materials/Metallurgical Engineer! More information below:
Incumbent reports to Manager, Quality Assurance and performs materials engineering evaluations, data analysis, trials and engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks. Tasks include the design and improvements of products and service on assigned segments of PRO-TEC book-of-business to assure timely delivery of product which meets or exceeds customer specifications and expectations. Incumbents look for and identify quality niches, continuous improvement opportunities and areas of product differentiation to maintain/create a quality and productivity edge in the marketplace.
- Works to analyze continuous improvement activities and develops actions.
- Applies extensive knowledge and experience in all metallurgical-materials related activities of testing and R&D projects.
- Evaluates held coils and determines proper disposition, for example; skip against order, perform remedial work, reapply to other orders or scrap.
- Tracks, monitors, and audits product and process results to ensure desired material properties, quality levels, and manufacturability are achieved.
- Determines root causes of failures using analytical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
- Provides direction for continuous improvement of processes and capabilities.
- Provides the technical expertise and experience to make decisions.
- Works with cutting-edge and industry leading technology and processes.
- Compiles and analyzes data; identifies root causes and rectifies; and develops measures of performance on all processes.
- Ensures that process specifications, work instructions, equipment controls, and monitoring are in place, working and properly communicated
- Coordinates new product development such as high strength steel trials, applications and other special projects such as improvement of phosphate application and exposed steel continuous improvement.
- Uses quality tools to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance.
- Interfaces with Business Planning to identify and correct customer order errors in PTCC System.
- Evaluates reapplication of product for compatibility with product specifications and develops/transmits processing instructions for Business Planning.
- Reviews and evaluates PRRs (quality complaints) to identify defects, determine root cause/source and collaborates with appropriate engineering/technical associates to determine corrective action and response to USS Sales and customer.
- Responds to requests from USS CTS, Engineers and Sales associates on process capabilities.
- Represents PRO-TEC interests as circumstances demand with USS Sales, CTS, Marketing, Technical Substrate Suppliers, (Gary, Great Lakes and Mon Valley Works) and customers.
- Manages and tracks Corrective Action Report (CAR) list for assigned customer(s) and communicates statues to management.
- Investigates chemical failures.
- Indirect guidance to production associates and Lab Testers
Relationships
- Internal:
- QA Department
- Operations Department
- Business Planning Department
- External
- CTS, Sales and Marketing
- Substrate supplier representatives
- Customers and outside processors
- Task forces
Required Qualifications/Skills
- Thorough knowledge of steel making and coating materials and processes.
- Knowledge of steel technologies, processes and quality issues
- Knowledge of PRO-TEC coating processes equipment, process limitations, product defects, etc.
- Effective communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including analytical techniques including Minitab and regressions.
Educational and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering or related area of concentration required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive, steel, quality field preferred.
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
- ASQ or other relevant Certifications desirable
- Work extended hours, walking, climbing, bending, some lifting, keyboarding and ability to read
written/printed/on screen documents. Effective oral communication. Occasional travel.
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.
- Office and plant work environments with some exposure to heat, cold, and noise
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.
QA Engineer
Join our team as a QA Engineer! More information below:
Incumbent reports to Manager, Quality Assurance and service assigned segments of PRO-TEC book-of business to assure timely delivery of product which meets or exceeds customer specifications and expectations. Incumbents look for and identify quality niches, continuous improvement opportunities and areas of product differentiation to maintain/create a quality and productivity edge in the marketplace.
- Works to analyze continuous improvement activities and develops actions.
- Interfaces with Business Planning to identify and correct customer order errors in PTCC System.
- Evaluates held coils and determines proper disposition, i.e.; ship against order, perform remedial work,
reapply to other orders or scrap. - Evaluate reapplication of product for compatibility with product specifications and develops/transmits
processing instructions for Business Planning. - Reviews and evaluates PRRs (quality complaints) to identify defects, determine root cause/source and collaborates with appropriate engineering/technical personnel to determine corrective action and response to USS Sales and customer.
- Responds to requests from USS CTS, Engineers and Sales personnel on process capabilities.
- Represents PRO-TEC interests as circumstances demand with USS Sales, CTS, Marketing, Technical Substrate Suppliers, (Gary, Great Lakes and Mon Valley Works) and customers.
- Manages and tracks Corrective Action Report (CAR) list for assigned customer(s) and communicates statues to management.
- Investigates chemical failures.
- Coordinates new product development such as high strength steel trials, applications and other special projects such as improvement of phosphate application and exposed steel continuous improvement.
- Indirect guidance to production personnel and Lab Testers
Relationships
- Internal:
- QA Department
- Operations Department
- Business Planning Department
- External
- CTS, Sales and Marketing
- Substrate supplier representatives
- Customers and outside processors
- Task forces
Required Qualifications/Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of steel technologies, processes and quality issues
- Knowledge of PRO-TEC coating processes equipment, process limitations, product defects, etc.
- Strong computer skills
Educational and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering or related area of concentration
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive, steel, quality field or Process Technician or Repair Operator positions preferred
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
- ASQ or other relevant Certifications desirable
- Work extended hours
- Walking, climbing, bending, some lifting
- Keyboarding and ability to read written/printed/on screen documents
- Effective oral communication
- Occasional travel
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.
- Office and plant work environments with some exposure to heat, cold, and noise
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.