Tool Crib Attendant

Position Summary

The Tool Crib Attendant is responsible for the organization, control, availability, and cost management of all cutting tools, gauges, consumables, and related manufacturing support items. This role ensures CNC milling and turning operations are fully supported with the correct tooling, accurately preset, available on time, and maintained to production and quality standards—while minimizing downtime, waste, and tooling cost. The role works closely with CNC Programmers and Manufacturing Leadership to optimize tooling selection and utilization.

Key Responsibilities

 Tool & Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory of all cutting tools, inserts, holders, gauges, and consumables


• Issue and receive tools to/from machinists and track usage


• Monitor minimum/maximum levels and initiate replenishment


• Organize and maintain a clean, labeled, and efficient tool crib

Tool Control & Cost Management

• Track tool consumption by job, machine, or department


• Identify abnormal tool wear, breakage, or usage trends


• Support tooling cost reduction through standardization and optimization


• Prevent loss, misuse, or hoarding of tools

Tool Prep & CNC Support

• Preset, assemble, and stage tooling using tool presetters for CNC milling and turning operations


• Build tooling per setup sheets and program requirements


• Coordinate tool sharpening, repair, and replacement


• Support machinists with tooling availability, troubleshooting, and improvements

Collaboration with CNC Programming

• Work closely with CNC Programmers to identify and suggest appropriate standard and special tooling


• Recommend in-house tooling alternatives to reduce cost, lead time, and inventory growth


• Support new job launches by confirming tooling availability and identifying gaps early


• Assist in tooling standardization efforts across programs and machines

Systems, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain tool data in ERP/MRP or tool management systems


• Support accurate tooling lists for job setup documentation


• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, 5S, setup reduction, and tooling standardization


• Drive improvements related to flow, organization, and tooling cost reduction

Safety & Quality

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of tooling and chemicals


• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards


• Support internal, customer, and ISO audits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting CNC milling and CNC turning operations


• Strong working knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, holders, and CNC machining practices


• Experience using tool presetters


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and machining documentation


• Continuous improvement experience (Lean manufacturing, 5S, process improvement)


• Experience managing tooling inventory in a manufacturing environment


• Basic computer skills (ERP/MRP systems, Excel)

Preferred

• Experience in a precision machining or job shop environment


• Familiarity with tool management software

Role Competencies

• Technical Competence


• Organization and Discipline


• Cost Awareness


• Problem Solving


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Production Support Mindset


• Continuous Improvement Leadership


• Communication


• Accountability

Performance Metrics

• Tool availability and production downtime related to tooling


• Inventory accuracy and tooling turns


• Tooling cost per job or machine


• Scrap or rework caused by tooling issues

Shift

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday
  

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) paid 100% for employees


• Life insurance policy


• Safe Harbor 401(K) plan


• 401(K) match


• Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays/floating holiday)


• Referral Program