Tool Room Attendant

About the role

This is a full-time on-site role for a Tool Room Attendant at Natoli Engineering Company, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Issue, receive, and track materials, tools, consumable supplies and tablet compression tooling (punches, dies, segments)
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP/MRP systems
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment with Buyer to prevent shortages
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits
• Maintain full traceability of tooling by part number, lot, and customer requirements
• Inspect returned tools for wear, damage, or contamination
• Segregate nonconforming tools and coordinate repair or disposal
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and applicable regulatory standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready tool crib environment
• Store tooling to prevent damage and preserve critical tolerances and finishes
• Follow proper handling procedures for precision components
• Ensure timely availability of tooling to meet production schedules
• Stage tooling kits for manufacturing jobs
• Collaborate with machinists, polishing, and quality teams on supply requests and replenishments
• Receive and verify incoming materials against purchase orders
• Report discrepancies and coordinate with buyers and vendors as needed for vendor managed inventory or supplies
• Track tool usage, wear, and refurbishment schedules
• Cook out tooling to outside processing with buyer on polishing, coating, and repairing processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance
• Process Supplier Nonconforming Products through QT9
• Provide status updates and schedule changes to production

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented and strategic thinker
• The ability to create and maintain foundational relationships with internal customers and strategic partners
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish credibility and respect
• Process and systems oriented
• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and ability to work with frequently changing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational and inventory management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Able to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment
• Comfortable working with diverse groups
• Read and understand Blueprints
• Familiar with machine shops and manufacturing processes
• MRP/ERP experience
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Experience in regulated or high-precision industries strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing, tool & die, or precision tooling environment preferred
• Knowledge of precision tooling, preferably tablet compression punches and dies
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP inventory systems
• Basic understanding of inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, visual inspection)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and handling of small components
• Good manual dexterity for handling precision tooling