Precision Wire Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

O&K American Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Optical Insurance

401k with profit sharing

Disability and AD&D Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Uniform & safety shoe allowance

Job summary

O&K American Corp. in Chicago, IL is hiring a 2nd shift Machine Operator to size down wire/rod per customer specifications and ensure parts meet tight tolerances. You will operate primary equipment, read procedures, and follow safety rules in a high-volume metalworking environment.

The role requires basic English, computer skills, ability to use inspection tools, and experience with overhead cranes. O&K offers competitive wages, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with machine inspection equipment.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Strong math and deductive reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Size down wire/rod per customer specs to enable precision products.
• Read, understand, and follow all production procedures for W/D.
• Follow safety procedures and perform general machine maintenance.
• Use overhead cranes to load and offload coils.
• Inspect coils and perform dimensional checks with micrometers.
• Enter data into AS400 production screen.
• Identify nonconformances and take corrective action.
• Band coils and label/print tags as required.
• Follow 6S and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Basic English reading/writing

Basic computer skills

Machine inspection equipment

Overhead crane experience (preferred)

Overtime and weekend availability

Math and deductive reasoning

Tools

AS400 production screen

Overhead crane

Job description

O&K American Corp. in Chicago, IL is hiring a 2nd shift Machine Operator to size down wire/rod per customer specifications and ensure parts meet tight tolerances. You will operate primary equipment, read procedures, and follow safety rules in a high-volume metalworking environment.

The role requires basic English, computer skills, ability to use inspection tools, and experience with overhead cranes. O&K offers competitive wages, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid