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OTTO Engineering

Assembler 2nd Shift

Carpentersville, IL · On-site

$16.25/hr

Assembler 2nd shift Do you enjoy handicraft hobbies such as Legos, making jewelry, or putting ... The Assembler position at OTTO Engineering might be a good fit for you! Why should you join OTTO ...

Great Northern

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$52.10K - $70.60K/yr

... Engineering, and Manufacturer of Custom Permanent Point Purchase Displays and Retail Fixtures ... Computer Skills * Problem-Solving Skills * Strong mechanical aptitude * Experience with metal ...

gnc

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Chicago, IL

$55.10K - $74.70K/yr

... Engineering, and Manufacturer of Custom Permanent Point Purchase Displays and Retail Fixtures ... Computer Skills * Problem-Solving Skills * Strong mechanical aptitude * Experience with metal ...

Aegis Worldwide

CNC Programmer

Glendale Heights, IL · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

The position is on 2nd shift (2-10 pm). The ideal candidate has the below experience: * GED, High ... the CAD software you need when running MasterCAM. * Experience with G&M codes * Ability and ...

Solve IMG

Hob Operator-2nd Shift

Valparaiso, IN · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Second shift positions receive a $2 per hour shift differential. Major Duties and Responsibilities ... Run parts as directed with the ability to interpret work orders, blueprints, engineering plans ...

Solve IMG

Hob Operator-2nd Shift

Valparaiso, IN · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Second shift positions receive a $2 per hour shift differential. Major Duties and Responsibilities ... Run parts as directed with the ability to interpret work orders, blueprints, engineering plans ...

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Assembler 2nd Shift

Assembler 2nd Shift

OTTO Engineering

Carpentersville, IL • On-site

$16.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Assembler 2nd shift

Do you enjoy handicraft hobbies such as Legos, making jewelry, or putting together model kits? The Assembler position at OTTO Engineering might be a good fit for you!

Why should you join OTTO Engineering?

  • At OTTO, we don't just manufacture products - we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride.
  • 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!

Why you'll love our Production Team!

A friendly, family atmosphere

Opportunities for learning and growth

Clean, air-conditioned working environment

Ability to listen to music, podcasts through earbuds while working

As our Assembler 2nd shift, you will provide a variety of manufacturing duties.

The Assembler 2nd shift will:

  • Able to assemble a limited variety of parts involving few details
  • Required to use light bench equipment, simple hand and power tools and assembly/test fixtures
  • Able to perform simple adjustments
  • Capable of interpreting routers, bill of materials, and portions of blueprints to build easy to medium assemblies
  • Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

About you - What you'll bring to the table:

  • No previous experience
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Basic communication skills
  • Requires ability to differentiate between colors on certain jobs in this classification
  • Bona Fide Occupational Qualification: Visual acuity test and color vision screening will be performed after offer/acceptance of position. Hiring is contingent upon a passing score of 20/25 (in both eyes) and passing of the color screen

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

  • Hourly rate: $16.25 per hour
  • 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:

https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/

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