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Job Description Job Description 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!
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Worksite address
carpentersville, IL, 60110, US
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