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Surface Grinder - Tool and Die

Company:
OTTO Engineering
Location:
Carpentersville, IL, 60110
Posted:
November 12, 2025
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Description:

Surface Grinder - Tool and Die

OTTO's opportunity:

Our Surface Grinder - Tool and Die will perform all required duties for successful operation of the tool room surface water grinder area.

Specifically, the Surface Grinder - Tool and Die will:

Keep a clean and safe work area

Must be able to set up and operate various types of surface grinders

Monitor quality and maintain tight tolerances

Read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments/gages

Understanding CAD designs off progressive tools and dies

Responsible for the training of tool and die maker apprentices in the grinding area

Maintain proper machine records for preventative maintenance

Understand tool steel materials and H/T process

Understand operation of the tool room

Assisting Tool Makers with grinding needs

Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

What you'll need to bring to the table:

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Tool room grinding

Blueprint reading and understanding CAD drawings

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. with assistance as necessary

Ability to push 200 lbs. 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

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: $24.00 to $29.00 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, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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