Tool Room Attendant

Responsibilities

• Supports machining operations by ensuring CNC operators and technicians have the correct tooling and related components needed to complete production orders.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for tooling requests.
• Identifies and issues required tooling.
• Prepares tooling kits for upcoming production orders.
• Maintains accurate tool room inventory and organization.
• Works closely with CNC operators, technicians, Toolmakers, Engineering, and Production to help ensure tooling is available when needed and minimize production downtime.
• Supports the management and distribution of tooling and does not manufacture tools.
• Assists CNC operators and technicians with tooling requests by gathering the information necessary to determine specific tooling needs.
• Identifies, locates, pulls, and issues the correct tooling and components to support machining operations.
• Prepares and stages complete tooling kits for new and upcoming production orders.
• Uses Cribware and MRP systems to identify tooling requirements, verify availability, issue and return tooling, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Maintains appropriate tooling inventory levels and communicates shortages or replenishment needs.
• Receives returned tooling, breaks down kits, cleans tooling as required, and returns reusable items to designated storage locations.
• Maintains accurate tool room organization to ensure tooling can be quickly located and issued.
• Follows established procedures for damaged or broken tooling, including escalation to Toolmakers, Engineering, or other appropriate resources.
• Sharpens taps, drills, thread chasers, dovetail tools, and similar tooling as trained and required.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area and follows all applicable safety procedures.
• Partners with Production, Toolmakers, and Engineering to address tooling needs and support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, machining, warehouse, inventory, parts room, or tool crib environment.
• Familiarity with CNC machining terminology, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using inventory management or MRP systems.