Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Tool and Die Maker Apprentice at a forward-thinking company. This role offers a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, allowing you to learn about metal stamping and die set-up while working with various manual machines. You'll gain valuable skills in operating Tool Room equipment, maintaining machines, and interpreting tooling prints. With a commitment to employee development, the company provides training and education through the Technology and Manufacturing Association. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and profit-sharing opportunities.

Benefits

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; industrial technology program preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tool Room equipment and perform machine maintenance.
• Build and assemble new tools while interpreting tooling prints.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to neat appearance

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Willingness to excel in machining trade

Education

High school diploma

Completion of an industrial technology program

Tools

Manual machines (saws, mills, drill presses, grinders, lathes)

Tool Room equipment

Job description

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

OTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA.

OTTO’s opportunity:

Our Tool and Die Maker Apprentice will learn about metal stamping, die set-up, and use all manual machines such as saws, mills, drill presses, grinder, and lathes. 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 Tool and Die Maker Apprentice will:

• Operate Tool Room equipment
• Do maintenance on machines
• Build and assemble new tools
• Interpret tooling prints
• SPC
• Keep a clean and safe work area
• Understand the operation of the press
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

What you’ll need to bring to the table:

• High school diploma
• Completion of an industrial technology high school program or equivalent
• Consistent attendance
• Attention to neat appearance
• Willingness to excel in the machining trade
• Availability for nonstandard or extended work schedule
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Reach heights that may require a stepladder
• Lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a quick paced environment

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.
• 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 Deductible 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

Request for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process.