Tool and Die Maker

Otto Engineering Inc; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Vacation Benefit

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

OTTO Engineering seeks a Tool and Die Maker in Carpentersville, IL to lead tool development and the debugging of new dies, reading blueprints, and working from CAD data to fabricate tooling for stamping operations.

You will perform tool room setup, maintain tooling records, assist with die changeovers, and troubleshoot tooling to achieve part approval. Applicants should have 5–7 years of experience, an apprenticeship or equivalent, and forklift ability.

Qualifications

• Completed Tool and Die Apprenticeship or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• Expert in Blue-Print reading with GDT.
• Knowledge of SPC and ability to use inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Keep a clean and safe work area.
• Understand tool steels and production materials.
• Must be able to work from blueprints and CAD data to construct, alter or repair tools.
• Must be able to operate Tool Room equipment.
• Responsible for fabrication of tooling in stamping department.
• Maintain proper tooling records for preventative maintenance.
• Setup dies, material feeds, and operate the punch press to trial tools.
• Debug and troubleshoot new tooling for part approval process.
• Assist in Die changeovers.
• Assist with other related duties as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Blue-Print reading with GDT

Knowledge of SPC

Various inspection equipment

Basic computer skills

CNC Mill and EDM experience

Education

Tool and Die Apprenticeship or 10+ years experience

Tools

CAD data

Job description

Tool and Die Maker

Why join OTTO Engineering?

• At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products - we engineer mission‑critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Tech Center showcases cutting‑edge technology with complete engineering capabilities for designing, building, debugging and maintaining short run tooling, to high speed, large volume stamping dies.
• 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!

As ourTool and Die Maker you’ll lead tool development and the debugging of new dies.

Specifically, we are seeking experience with …

• Troubleshooting skills as a Tool and Die Maker
• Blue-Print reading with GDT
• Knowledge of SPC
• Various inspection equipment
• Basic computer skills

The Tool and Die Maker will:

• Keep a clean and safe work area
• Understand tool steels and production material
• Must be able to work from blueprints and CAD data to construct, alter or repair tools
• Must be able to operate Tool Room equipment
• Responsible for fabrication of tooling in stamping department
• Maintain proper tooling records for preventative maintenance
• Knowledge to setup dies, material feeds, and operate the punch press to trial tools
• Experienced in debug and troubleshooting of new tooling for part approval process
• Assist in Die changeovers
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

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

• Completed Tool and Die Apprenticeship or 10+ years of equivalent experience
• Have 5-7 years of experience as a Tool and Die Maker with troubleshooting skills
• Expert in Blue-Print reading with GDT
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of SPC
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. with assistance as necessary
• Ability to push 200lbs. on wheeled carts with assistance as necessary
• Ability to use various inspection equipment
• Must be available for mandatory overtime or non-standard or extended work schedule
• CNC Mill and EDM experience is a plus

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming an hourly rate for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.

• Target hourly hiring range: $26.00 to $33.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
• 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:

• 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!

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