Industrial Maintenance Lead - 1st shift

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

Responsible for a wide variety of activities such as repairs: welding, electrical, mechanical, cleaning, machine maintenance, water treatment, etc. to ensure facility is tidy and functional.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provides direction, establishes priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates work projects of the Maintenance Team Members.
• Monitor all work being performed by outside contractors.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems as assigned i.e. Water Treatment tanks.
• Monitors use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates ordering when necessary. Works within expense limits established.
• Arranges or provides training as required.
• Assist in ensuring standards of safety are developed, met and maintained: lock out/tag out procedures, start- up/shut down procedures, confined spaces training, etc.
• Solve issues in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.
• Initiates, implements, and manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the steel and wire industry. With an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Maintaining tools and machinery in good working order:
• Completing preventive maintenance requirements as scheduled.
• Troubleshooting sources of problems by observing mechanical equipment in operation.
• Replacing defective parts and adjusting equipment.
• Controlling downtime by performing routine maintenance.
• Using machine shop instrumentation and equipment to fabricate repair parts.
• Responsible for installing and repairing all electrical devices of the plant.
• Schedule and complete the “Preventive Maintenance Program”.
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintains tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
• Assure that plant is kept clean and organized, maintaining a safe and orderly workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training within Industrial Manufacturing, Electrical, Welding, Tradesman ship, or Military education preferred.
• Proven experience as a maintenance worker in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, welding, and Industrial Electrical, and Mechanical experience.
• Experience working with tools, including hand and electrical tools.
• Previous experience operating forklift, overhead crane, and man-lift in an industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to read and utilize technical manuals and drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Communication skills – written, verbal; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, management, and vendors.
• Team oriented individual
• Ability to think strategically and problem solve.

Working conditions

• This job operates in all areas of the plant: including and not limited to production floor, offices, warehouse, storerooms, outdoor work, etc.
• 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.
• Requires work in some confined space areas.
• Requires work in high areas (greater than 4 feet above ground level) of the plant.
• Requires work in a non-air-conditioned area during the summer months.
• Requires work outside during all seasons.
• 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 sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands.
• Must be able to identify and distinguish colors.
• Able to get in and out of confined space areas.
• Able to bend, operate equipment, and climb to high areas of the plant.
• This position requires exerting 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly.

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
• $250/yr Uniform Allowance (Maintenance) and $100/yr Safety Shoe Allowance (Two $100 vouchers annually, Maintenance Only)

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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.