Tool and Die Maker
$26 - $33 per hourOTTO Engineering
Tool and Die Maker
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 !
As our Tool and Die Maker you’ll lead tool development and the debugging of new dies.
Specifically, we are seeking experience with …
- Troubleshooting skills as a Tool and Die Maker
- Blue-Print reading with GDT
- Knowledge of SPC
- Various inspection equipment
- Basic computer skills
The Tool and Die Maker will :
- Keep a clean and safe work area
- Understand tool steels and production material
- Must be able to work from blueprints and CAD data to construct, alter or repair tools
- Must be able to operate Tool Room equipment
- Responsible for fabrication of tooling in stamping department
- Maintain proper tooling records for preventative maintenance
- Knowledge to setup dies, material feeds, and operate the punch press to trial tools
- Experienced in debug and troubleshooting of new tooling for part approval process
- Assist in Die changeovers
- Assist with other related duties as required or assigned
About you - What you’ll bring to the table:
- Completed Tool and Die Apprenticeship or 10+ years of equivalent experience
- Have 5-7 years of experience as a Tool and Die Maker with troubleshooting skills
- Expert in Blue-Print reading with GDT
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of SPC
- Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. with assistance as necessary
- Ability to push 200lbs. on wheeled carts with assistance as necessary
- Ability to use various inspection equipment
- Must be available for mandatory overtime or non-standard or extended work schedule
- CNC Mill and EDM experience is a plus
What OTTO offers for this specific position:
The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming an hourly rate for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.
- Target hourly hiring range: $26.00 to $33.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
- 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,
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$26 - $33 per hour
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