Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

O&K American Corp.; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

401k with Profit Share

Paid Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Safety Shoe Allowance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

O&K American Corp in Seymour, IN is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift to size down wire/rod per customer specifications and help produce precision products.

You will read production procedures, operate and maintain machines, perform quality checks, and work with AS400 data entry. This is a full-time position with emphasis on safety and ability to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and tracking.
• Experience with machine inspection equipment is preferred.
• Overhead crane experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Good math and deductive reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Coil safety: read, understand, and follow procedures.
• Read, understand, and follow all production procedures for W/D.
• Operate and maintain machines; perform general maintenance and 6S.
• Calibrate and select dies, print tags/labels, inspect coils.
• Enter data into AS400 production screen and document nonconformances.
• Follow safety procedures and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Machine inspection equipment

Overhead crane experience

Overtime weekends

Math & deduction

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Full Time Seymour, IN, Seymour, IN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1194

Who is O&K American Corp?

We have been supplying high-quality cold heading steel wire to our 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.

Would you like to join the O&K Team?

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.

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

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 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
• Banding coils
• Follow basic safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills
• Able to work with machine inspection equipment.
• Overhead crane experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• 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.

All candidates considered for hire will be subject to passing background check, Drug/ physical test, and E-Verify.

• A GREAT Team-Orientated 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

O&K and E-Verify

At O&K, we are an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

O&K validates right to work using E-Verify. O&K will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.