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F a l l 2 0 1 8 • S T U F F 7 3 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m POSITION: Quality Engineer AGE: 35 SCHOOL: Central Michigan University YEARS AT COMPANY: 6 Matt Chapman OKAY INDUSTRIES, INC. If you've ever had surgery or bought a car, you've experienced how Okay Industries supplies its markets. A trusted industry leader in CNC machining, metal stamping, laser-tube cutting, welding and surface marking, and automated assembly, Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) rely on OKAY for innovative engineering and tool design to manufacture complex, highly reliable, life-critical components and subassemblies. The company meets the challenges of demanding markets with Its commitment to customer collaboration, ongoing employee development and strategic investments in cutting-edge technology. "A draw to OKAY for younger workers is the ability to grow in the company. Twenty- somethings need to see the machines in use to understand how cool it is to work here." www.OkayInd.com Address: 200 Ellis St., New Britain, CT 06051 Additional Company Location: Okay Industries Medical Products Manufacturing Berlin, CT; Okay Industries Medical & Precision Manufacturing Alajuela, Costa Rica Phone: 860-225-8707 Full-time employees: 360 Year founded: 1911 President: Jason Howey C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E OKAY manufactures medical-device market products, such as components and assemblies for laparoscopic, endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures; surgical-stapling components and assemblies; surgical cutters, blades/knives, handles, scissors and assemblies — as well as components for the automotive industry, such as timing-chain guides and diesel-fuel injection systems. The company engineers and manufactures components and subassemblies for industry-leading OEMs in medical device, automotive and other specialty markets. There are positions in many areas of operations, administration, engineering, quality and maintenance. The company routinely looks for tool-and-die makers, equipment technicians, manufacturing and quality engineers, wire EDM operators, die designers, CNC operators and finishing and assembly operators. OKAY's tool-and-die apprenticeship offers on- the-job training and National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) training. When completed, students earn a journeyman's card for tool and die from the U.S. Department of Labor. In addition to the apprenticeship program, OKAY offers on-the-job training, external training opportunities, tuition reimbursement and opportunity for growth. The company also offers competitive wages, a company-funded profit-sharing plan and a 401(k). Okay Industries recognizes its responsibility to the underserved in the communities we work and live in. Each year the company generously supports over 40 non-profit organizations. The company encourages its employees to give back through an annual United Way campaign employer- donor match contribution. OKAY continues to invest in process improvements that reduce the creation of scrap and waste. It has partnered with utility and waste-management services to maximize energy efficiency and protect the environment. P R O D U C T S I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S OKAY's products help save lives.