Tool and Die Maker

OTTO Engineering, Inc; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to lead tool development and debugging of new dies. You will read blueprints and CAD data, work with stamping tooling, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure tooling readiness and part quality.

The role requires hands-on tooling experience, tolerance checks, and a willingness to overtime. Candidates with CNC Mill/EDM exposure and SPC knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed Tool and Die Apprenticeship or 10+ years of equivalent experience
• 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 up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Ability to push 200 lbs on wheeled carts with assistance
• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Understand tool steels and production material
• Construct, alter or repair tools from blueprints and CAD data
• Operate tool room equipment
• Fabricate tooling for the stamping department
• Maintain tooling records for preventative maintenance
• Set up dies, material feeds, and operate the punch press to trial tools
• Debug and troubleshoot new tooling for part approval processes
• Assist in die changeovers
• Assist with other related duties as required

Skills

Blueprint reading

GDT

Troubleshooting

Basic math

Manual dexterity

CNC/EDM exposure

Tools

CNC Mill

EDM

Inspection equipment

CAD data reading

Job description

Overview

Tool and Die Maker position at OTTO Engineering involves leading tool development and debugging of new dies. This role requires hands-on experience with tooling for stamping and die work, reading blueprints and CAD data, and collaboration with manufacturing teams to ensure tooling readiness and part quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Understand tool steels and production material
• Construct, alter or repair tools from blueprints and CAD data
• Operate tool room equipment
• Fabricate tooling for the stamping department
• Maintain tooling records for preventative maintenance
• Set up dies, material feeds, and operate the punch press to trial tools
• Debug and troubleshoot new tooling for part approval processes
• Assist in die changeovers
• Assist with other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completed Tool and Die Apprenticeship or 10+ years of equivalent experience
• 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 up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Ability to push 200 lbs on wheeled carts with assistance
• 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 position

The hiring range listed is the anticipated hourly rate; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates.

• Target hourly hiring range: 26.00 to 33.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
• Profit Sharing Bonus — OTTO shares profits with employees twice a year; not a guaranteed part of compensation
• Vacation: five days after 30 days of employment, and 80 hours at 1 year; vacation accrues on the anniversary date

OTTO’s Benefits

• Health: HMO Plan, Standard PPO Plan, Enhanced PPO Plan, High Deductible PPO Plan, FSA, LFSA, HSA
• Dental Insurance: Base Plan, Buy-Up Plan
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance: Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays
• Company picnic
• Holiday party
• OTTO celebrations throughout the year

To review all available opportunities, please visit our career page: OTTO Engineering career page

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please contact OTTO Engineering. For alternative applying methods, call 847-428-7171 or email HRDepartment at ottoexcellence.com.

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