Tool and Die Maker
About the role
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, which drives our continued growth. Employees are our greatest asset, and we share company profits to celebrate collective success. As a privately‑owned company, we 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. with assistance as necessary
- Ability to push 200 lbs. on wheeled carts with assistance as