Tool & Die Maker — Profit-Sharing, Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Vacation after 30 days and 80 hours at

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to lead tool development, debug new dies, and read blueprints for efficient tooling in stamping operations.

The candidate should have apprenticeship or 10+ years of equivalent experience, plus strong troubleshooting and GDT blueprint-reading skills. The role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs., push 200 lbs., and lift from blueprints/CAD data; overtime and non-standard schedules may apply.

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 with other related duties as required or assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blue-Print reading with GDT

Knowledge of SPC

Basic computer skills

CNC Mill and EDM experience

Education

Completed Tool and Die Apprenticeship or 10+ years of equivalent experience

Job description

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Tool and Die Maker to lead tool development, debug new dies, and read blueprints for efficient tooling in stamping operations.

The candidate should have apprenticeship or 10+ years of equivalent experience, plus strong troubleshooting and GDT blueprint-reading skills. The role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs., push 200 lbs., and lift from blueprints/CAD data; overtime and non-standard schedules may apply.