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
Set up, operate, and tend to heating equipment to heat-treat steel coil/wire.

Duties and responsibilities
• Review orders and locate coils according to schedule.
• Using the 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
• Job requires regular work on alternating Weekends and Holidays, may be required to work in non-air-conditioned area.
• 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.

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 $25,000 Life Insurance (AD&D)
• Vacation Time / Paid Sick Leave / Paid Leave / 9 Paid Holidays
• $150/yr Uniform Allowance and $100/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.

Principals only. Recruiters, please DO NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

Position requires the need for consistent overtime on weekends and holidays.