Tooling Coordinator - Melbourne

Cessna Textron Aviation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essendon Fields Service Centre in Melbourne is seeking a qualified Tooling Coordinator to support maintenance lines by ensuring tools and GSE are repaired and available for employee use.

You will manage tool orders, inventory, supplier quotes, calibrations, and documentation, coordinating with Engineering and Safety to integrate tools into workflows and maintain safety and quality standards. Additional duties include coordinating tooling details and records for audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver requested tools promptly to support maintenance schedules and minimize downtime.
• Ensure all tools are correctly calibrated, compliant, and ready for operational use to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Plan and manage tool calibration schedules to prevent delays and ensure continuous readiness.
• Investigate tool-related issues, assess operational impact, and implement corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Safety, and maintenance teams to integrate tools effectively into workflows.
• Manage tool procurement and tracking through the company’s online system, submit purchase orders, and maintain accurate records for future requirements.
• Maintain certified tool spreadsheets and documentation to support audits and compliance checks.
• Coordinate tooling details and parts with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Perform additional duties including GSE as required to support maintenance operations and organizational objectives.

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Tooling Coordinator at Essendon Fields Service Centre based in Melbourne.This position supports the maintenance lines by ensuring that tools and GSE are repaired and available for employee use. This position innovates and replaces tools as needed for aircraft maintenance. In addition to managin tool orders, inventory, and supplier quotes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and deliver requested tools promptly to support maintenance schedules and minimize downtime.
• Ensure all tools are correctly calibrated, compliant, and ready for operational use to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Plan and manage tool calibration schedules to prevent delays and ensure continuous readiness.
• Investigate tool-related issues, assess operational impact, and implement corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Safety, and maintenance teams to integrate tools effectively into workflows.
• Manage tool procurement and tracking through the company’s online system, submit purchase orders, and maintain accurate records for future requirements.
• Maintain certified tool spreadsheets and documentation to support audits and compliance checks.
• Coordinate tooling details and parts with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Perform additional duties including GSE as required to support maintenance operations and organizational objectives.