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Tool and Die Maker

OTTO Engineering
Carpentersville, IL, United States Posted Oct 16, 2026
Full-timeOn-site

About this role

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!

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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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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