Heat Treat Operator - 1st Shift

O&K American Corp.•Chicago, IL

2d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

O&K American Corp has been supplying high-quality cold heading steel wire to customers for over 100 years. Through continuous innovation, a proactive approach to challenges, and the expertise of our exceptional team, we consistently deliver quality products that meet the highest standards. Our facilities are located in Chicago, IL and Seymour, IN. At O&K, our mission is to Think Beyond Impossible. We encourage a mindset that challenges boundaries, transforms the impossible into achievable outcomes, and drives innovation forward. This role involves setting up, operating, and tending to heating equipment to heat-treat steel coil/wire.

Requirements

Able to read, write and speak English.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Basic computer skills
Previous experience operating forklift and overhead crane in an industrial setting.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Review orders and locate coils according to schedule.
Using the overhead crane and forklift: load and unload coils from furnace or carriers.
Understand emergency process for gas and temperature.
Raise and reduce gases and temperature according to chart.
Be able to work with RX generator.
Make and polish mount.
Perform: Tensile pull, Hardness and Upset test.
Cut samples and tag.
Fill out production sheets, shift reports daily. Maintenance sheets as needed.
In-House rejection, hold, and precautionary tags must be filled out and placed in the appropriate location.
Keep work area clean and organized, including the lab.
Perform some maintenance work on equipment.
Compactor use and Banding coils.
Check atmospheric gas temperature: Sample CO, CO2, O2, etc.
Check every 15 min and check carbon potential.
If computerized, ensure it is running properly.
Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per guidelines.
Daily inspect overhead crane and forklift before use.
Follow all safety rules and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.