Annealing Operator - 1st shift

Would you like to join the O&K family?

At O&K our mission is to think beyond impossible. We want each and every person to think about the meaning, such as “never creating limits,” “making the impossible possible,’ and where there is a will, there is a way.”

Is that you? Do you believe in making the impossible possible?

Who is O&K?

We supply our customers with cold heading steel wire and have been doing so for over 100 years. By staying innovative, tackling challenges head on, and a fantastic team, we have continued to achieve the goal of providing our customers with the highest quality.

Job purpose

Responsible for a wide variety of activities such as repairs: welding, electrical, mechanical, cleaning, machine maintenance, water treatment, etc. to ensure facility is tidy and functional.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Review orders and locate coils according to schedule.
• Use of 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. o Check every 15 min and check carbon potential. o 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Working conditions:

• Requires working in a non-climate controlled environment
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and twisting for duration of scheduled shift.
• Exposed to noise, fumes, odors and dust daily.
• Vision protection, metatarsal steel-toed shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, and high visibility clothing is required.

Physical requirements:

• Lift minimum of 50 pounds.
• Bend and climb.
• Able to see and hear.
• Must be able to identify and distinguish colors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Our Annealing positions require mandatory overtime on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, our Annealing department may be required to work on holidays. Before submitting your application, please ensure and confirm your availability to work on Holidays, and Saturdays & Sundays.

Experience:

• Heat treating: 3 years (Required)
• Overhead Crane: 3 years (Required)
• Forklift Operating: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19