Injection Mold Maker Apprentice

OTTO Engineering, Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is offering an exciting opportunity for an Injection Mold Maker Apprentice. This three-year program combines evening classroom education with hands-on work experience to learn essential skills in mold making and machining. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. The role provides a supportive environment with comprehensive training and benefits.

Benefits

Profit Sharing Bonus

Vacation time

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience with Machining or Injection Molding required.
• Moderate computer skills needed.
• Reliable attendance and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic Injection Molding techniques and perform mold changeovers.
• Conduct mold and machine maintenance, including assembly and disassembly.
• Diagnose component and mold problems.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Basic measuring tools

Basic machining skills

CNC or CAD experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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OTTO's Opportunity

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OTTO's Opportunity

Our Injection Mold Maker Apprentice will learn aspects of mold making. This includes, but not limited to, mold design, mold fabrication techniques, set-up & tear down, troubleshooting, maintenance and basic machine set-up. The Apprenticeship Program consists of a three-year classroom (during the evening) and hands-on work (during the day) experience. The course work will be taught by faculty through the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) and the hands-on work experience will be completed at the OTTO Tech Center.

Specifically, The Injection Mold Maker Apprentice Will

• Learn basic Injection Molding
• Perform Mold changeovers
• Perform Mold & Machine maintenance
• Component measurements
• Mold construction
• Assembly & disassembly of molds
• Bead Blasting & Surface grinding
• Perform basic use of EDM machine
• Perform basic Milling & Surface grinding
• Perform other duties as assigned or given
• Diagnose component / mold problems
  
  

What You'll Need To Bring To The Table

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-year experience with Machining, or Injection Molding
• Good communication skills
• Blueprint reading skills
• Moderate computer skills
• Knowledge of basic measuring tools
• Basic machining skills
• CNC or CAD experience is a plus
• Reliable attendance
• Available for nonstandard or extended work schedules
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must have good mechanical aptitude
  
  

What OTTO Offers For This Specific Position

• Hourly rate: $18.00 per hour
• OTTO will pay for the TMA training and education.
• 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.
  
  

Health

OTTO's Benefits:

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!

To review all of OTTO's available opportunities,

please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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