Tool and Die Maker Apprentice
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Engineer, Forklift Operator
OTTO Engineering – Overview
- 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!
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.
Health
OTTO s Benefits:
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
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