Tool & Die Machinist

Tool & Die Machinist  

OTTO's opportunity:

Our Tool & Die Machinist is responsible for setting up machinery in the Dies Plus / OTTO Machine Shop in a short run environment.

Specifically, the Tool & Die Machinist will :

• Keep a clean and organized work area
• Responsible for inspecting products on an independent basis per OTTO's inspection procedures
• Ability to make wear off-sets
• Assist operator in training
• Guide machine operators to maintain production flow
• Basic understanding of speeds and feeds
• Basic understanding of the methods and layout in which the parts are set-up and run
• Capable of machining from CAD Models (die design)
• Complete math aptitude through trigonometry
• Capable of generating programs of line using Mastercam or Solutionware CAD CAM (training available)
• Capable of using CAD CAM system to generate programs for 3D machining
• Basic understanding of tool and die concepts and functions
• Be able to create DXF files out of CAD Models
• Assist in the design of piece parts for manufacturability
• Assist in supervising when machine shop supervisor is absent
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

What you'll need to bring to the table:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years related job experience
• 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. with assistance as necessary
• Must be able to work in a quick paced environment
• Ability to use various inspection gauges

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: $32.00 to $39.00 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!

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