Wire Drawing Operator - 1st Shift

O&K American Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

O&K American Corp. in Chicago, IL seeks a Wire Drawing Operator for 1st shift who will size down wire/rod per customer specs to enable precision products. This is a full-time on-site role.

Responsibilities include reading production procedures, operating machines safely, inspecting coils and rods, using overhead cranes, and entering data into the AS400 production screen. Qualifications include English literacy, basic computer skills, crane experience preferred, ability to work overtime and

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and production screens.
• Overhead crane experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Math and deductive reasoning skills are essential.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Size down wire/rod per customer specifications to enable precision products.
• Read and follow all production procedures for wire/draw (W/D).
• Operate machines safely and perform basic maintenance and 6S housekeeping.
• Use overhead cranes to load/unload coils and position materials.
• Inspect coils and rods; weigh coils; inspect for surface nonconformances.
• Enter data into the AS400 production screen and track lot IDs.
• Identify rod nonconformances and apply correct nonconformance instructions.
• Follow safety procedures and perform banding of coils; other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Overhead crane experience

Machine operation knowledge

Math & deductive reasoning

Shift overtime readiness

Tools

AS400 production screen

Job description

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Wire Drawing Operator - 1st Shift

Full Time Chicago, IL, US

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?

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. We offer...

• 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

You've considered the rest. Now work for the best! 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.