Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

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
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• 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
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• 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
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• We are proudly American
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• 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

• 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

• 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

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!

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity

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