Assembler 1st shift

OTTO Engineering; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Vacation days

401(k) matching

Job summary

OTTO Engineering is seeking an entry-level Assembler for 1st shift in Illinois. The role involves assembling parts with simple instrumentation and using light bench tools, while following routers, BOMs, and blueprints. You will join a team that values precision, teamwork, and a clean, supportive work environment.

We offer profit sharing, paid vacation after a brief period, and robust benefits. This entry-level position is ideal for hands-on hobbyists who enjoy crafts and model-building.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Basic communication skills.
• Requires color differentiation and passing a color vision screen.

Responsibilities

• Assemble a limited variety of parts with few details.
• Use light bench equipment, simple hand and power tools, and fixtures.
• Perform simple adjustments and interpret routers, BOMs, and blueprints.
• Assist with related duties as assigned.

Skills

No experience

Lifting 30 lbs

Basic communication

Color vision

Job description

Job Description

Assembler 1st shift

Do you enjoy handicraft hobbies such as Legos, making jewelry, or putting together model kits? The Assembler position at OTTO Engineering might be a good fit for you!

Why should you join OTTO Engineering?

• At OTTO, we don't just manufacture products - we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride.
• As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues!
• Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company's profits to celebrate our collective success.
• As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success.
• We are proudly American!

Why you'll love our Production Team!

A friendly, family atmosphere

Opportunities for learning and growth

Clean, air-conditioned working environment

Ability to listen to music, podcasts through earbuds while working

As our Assembler 1st shift, you will provide a variety of manufacturing duties.

The Assembler 1st shift will:

• Able to assemble a limited variety of parts involving few details
• Required to use light bench equipment, simple hand and power tools and assembly/test fixtures
• Able to perform simple adjustments
• Capable of interpreting routers, bill of materials, and portions of blueprints to build easy to medium assemblies
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

About you - What you'll bring to the table:

• No previous experience
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Basic communication skills
• Requires ability to differentiate between colors on certain jobs in this classification
• Bona Fide Occupational Qualification: Visual acuity test and color vision screening will be performed after offer/acceptance of position. Hiring is contingent upon a passing score of 20/25 (in both eyes) and passing of the color screen

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

• Hourly rate: $15.25 per hour
• Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
• Vacation:five days after 30 days of employment and 80 hours at 1 year - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

OTTO's Benefits:

Health:

Medical Insurance-

• HMO Plan
• Standard PPO Plan
• Enhanced PPO Plan
• High Deducible PPO Plan
• FSA, LFSA, and HSA

Dental Insurance-

• Base Plan
• Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Life insurance:

• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays

Company picnic

Holiday party

AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Federal Notices

Federal EEOC - Know Your Rights

Temporary NLRB Notice

E-Verify