Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

OTTO Engineering • Carpentersville, IL

64d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

OTTO’s opportunity: 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees