Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
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. The Job Purpose is to size down wire/rod per customer specification, so the customer will be able to make precision products.
Requirements
- Able to read, write and speak English.
- Basic computer skills
- Able to work with machine inspection equipment.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
- Math and deductive reasoning skills.
Nice To Haves
- Overhead crane experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coil Safety at O&K American; read, understand, and follow it
- Read, understand, and follow all production procedures for W/D
- Power outage instructions
- Understand all aspects of machine operation and safety
- General maintenance and troubleshoot of machines and 6S
- Pointing of rod
- Weighing coils
- Set / adjust cast for coils
- Able to select dies and print tags / labels
- Using overhead cranes to offload and load coils
- Be able to calibrate and properly operate department inspection tools: micrometers and loupe light.
- Visual inspection of coil.
- Understanding and entering data into AS400 production screen
- Identifying rod nonconformance’s
- Coil ID tag visual check requirement
- Scanning tags & entering random emboss tag number into the computer
- Placing labels and cutting samples
- Drawing Soap – changing, checking
- Inspection for surface nonconformance’s
- Nonconformance instructions
- Using correct wire carriers
- Banding coils
- Follow basic safety procedures.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- A GREAT Team-Oriented Culture
- Competitive Wages
- Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance
- 401k with Yearly Employer Profit Share
- Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance (AD&D)
- Vacation Time / Paid Sick Leave / Paid Leave / 9 Paid Holidays
- $175/yr Uniform Allowance and $150/yr Safety Shoe Allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
