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In the U.S., he started a new life and job at S&C. A career that began the “old-fashioned way” by walking in the door and asking if the company was hiring. In 1998, Peter was hired as a temporary Assembler. While working at S&C, Peter began to explore different roles. During one of his lunch breaks, he took time to learn about the Galvanizing team. A conversation with a former leader led to a full-time role as an Attendant- Galvanizing on July 25, 1999. After 10 years on the Galvanizing team, Peter moved to Internal Logistics, handling and moving materials around the Chicago graduating, he took a full-time role as Machine Operator B in Building 1 on August 22, 1999. For more than two decades, Oscar worked in machinist roles with different departments, including CNC Machining, Fabrication, and Metal Cutting & Turning Operations. “I can pretty much do anything in machining—operate them, set them up, and troubleshoot,” he says. Oscar participated in a training course to continue enhancing his career and understand more about how the machining process works. Years later, this training paid
campus. Today, Peter is a Material Handler and reports to Silam Yousif (Global Transportation & Logistics). Peter’s advice to new team members: “Work hard and take initiative. They are the keys to success. Focus on your job, follow the rules, and don’t be late.” Peter and his wife, Adejoke, are involved in the Nigerian community in Chicago. He also enjoys playing soccer, attending church, and swimming. n
Peter Obor Material Handler Global Transportation & Logistics Peter Obor was raised to be independent and self-sufficient, giving him the courage to strike out on his own and head to the U.S. from Nigeria in 1992.
off because he transitioned to a CNC Programmer-Intermediate role in 2021. Now, he is a CNC Programmer - Advanced, reporting to Sabina Ayala (U.S. Fabrication). Oscar’s family moved to Chicago from Mexico when he was 10. He has four kids, ages 9 to 20. Oscar enjoys horseback riding, owns two horses and a baby foal, and occasionally participates in rodeos. n
Oscar Correa CNC Programmer-Advanced U.S. Fabrication Oscar Correa was a student at Senn High School in Chicago when he learned about S&C’s student employee program. After
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