Tool & Die Maker — Precision Dies, Troubleshooting Expert

OTTO Engineering; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Vacation time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

OTTO Engineering in United States, Illinois, is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to lead tool development and debugging of new dies. The role focuses on reading blueprints, GD&T, SPC, and operating tool room equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality in stamping tooling.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of Tool and Die experience, an apprenticeship or equivalent, and be able to handle heavy lifting and overtime.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

SPC knowledge

Basic computer skills

Pushing 200lbs

Lifting 50 lbs

CNC Mill/EDM

Education

Tool and Die Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC Mill

EDM

Inspection equipment

CAD data

Job description

OTTO Engineering in United States, Illinois, is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to lead tool development and debugging of new dies. The role focuses on reading blueprints, GD&T, SPC, and operating tool room equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality in stamping tooling.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of Tool and Die experience, an apprenticeship or equivalent, and be able to handle heavy lifting and overtime.