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Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

OTTO Engineering · Carpentersville, IL

External listingfull-time11 days ago

About The Role

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

  • 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
  • !
  • Specifically, we are seeking …
  • A willingness to excel in the machining / tool and die trade
  • Completion of an industrial technology high school program or equivalent
  • Good communication and organizational skills

Our

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

will learn about metal stamping, die set-up, use all manual machines such as saws, mills, drill presses, grinder, lathes, wire EDM, and CNC milling.

The Apprenticeship Program consists of a three-year classroom (during the evening) and hands-on work (during the day) experience.

The coursework will be taught by faculty through the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) located in Schaumburg, IL and the hands-on work experience will be completed at the OTTO Tech Center.

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

About you - What you’ll 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. 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

Medical Insurance-

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!

To review all of OTTO’s available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below

  • <https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/>
  • OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at

847-428-7171

  • or email at
  • HRDepartment @ <ottoexcellence.com>
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