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TOOL AND DIE MAKER APPRENTICE

OTTO Engineering
IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

OTTO - designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA.

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) and the hands-on work experience will be completed at the OTTO Tech Center.

Specifically, the Tool and Die Maker Apprentice will :

  • Operate Tool Room equipment
  • Do maintenance on machines
  • Build and assemble new tools
  • Interpret tooling prints
  • 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
  • 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!

    To review all of OTTO's available opportunities,

    please visit our career page by clicking on the link below :

    https : / / otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr /

    OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Disability / Veteran

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    If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171 or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.com

    These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application.

    OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.

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