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Machine Operator

O&k American Corp
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/27/2025

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

To size down wire/rod per customer specification, so the customer will be able to make precision products.

Duties and 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 5S
  • 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 proper operate using department inspection tools: micrometers and loupe light.
  • Visual inspection of coil.
  • Understanding production Screen
  • Entering Die location and inspection (diameter) data into AS400
  • 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

Shift times are as follows:

1st shift: 7A-3:30PM

2nd shift: 3PM - 11:30PM

3rd shift: 11PM - 7:30AM

Qualifications

  • Able to read, write and speak English.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to work with machine inspection equipment.
  • Previous experience operating overhead crane in an industrial setting.
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Math and deductive reasoning skills.

Working Conditions

  • Regularly lifting, traveling up and down stairs, sitting, squatting and bending in various positions - traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day.
  • Daily exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. Physical exertion is required.
  • The employee requires standing, bending and twisting for scheduled shift.
  • Requires work in a non-air-conditioned area during the summer months.
  • Vision protection, metatarsal steel-toed shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, and high visibility clothing is required.

Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands.
  • Lift minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Bend and climb.
  • Must be able to identify and distinguish colors.

Direct Reports

None

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
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Attendance bonus
  • Overtime pay

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • Overhead crane: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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