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Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

Job in Carpentersville, Kane County, Illinois, 60110, USA
Listing for: OTTO Engineering, Inc.
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 USD Hourly USD 18.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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) located in Schaumburg, IL and the hands‑on work experience will be completed at the OTTO Tech Center.

Specifically, the Tool and Die Maker Apprentice will:
  • 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
  • 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.
Health

Medical Insurance-

  • HMO Plan
  • Standard PPO Plan
  • Enhanced PPO Plan
  • High Deducible PPO Plan
  • FSA, LFSA, and HSA
  • 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
  • Holiday party
  • AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

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OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity

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