Tool Crib Attendant

This role is 100% in-office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

About the role

The tool crib attendant is responsible for prepping all kitting for upcoming jobs to be released to the manufacturing floor. This role requires close attention to detail, comfort working in a fast-paced machine shop environment, and proficiency with purchasing and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Receives, verifies, organizes, and stores tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and parts inventory.
• Monitors order-points, places, and expedites tooling and supplies orders.
• Works from blueprints, operation sheets, work instructions, and other specifications to build required kits for manufacturing operations.
• Maintains inventory levels using spreadsheets and databases.
• Works with Purchasing to procure perishable and non-perishable tooling.
• Quotes special tooling needs for the manufacturing process.
• Performs tool sharpening.
• Assists with troubleshooting using tooling vendors for support.
• Inspects and measures tools and equipment for defects and wear.
• Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed.
• Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed.
• Interacts with associates from all departments.
• Delivers tool kits and miscellaneous supplies to various machines on the manufacturing floor.
• Cross-trains for other functions within the department.
• Potential to become forklift certified.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• One to two years prior experience in a tool crib environment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and write comments, understand operation sheets, blueprints, and specifications.
• Required PC skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO package.
• Paid company holidays.
• 401K match program.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance program.

Pay

$25,000–$27,000 yearly salary.