CNC Tooling & Inventory Specialist – Tool Crib Lead

Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems- Heavy Equipment Group in Rhinelander, WI seeks a CNC Production Support Technician to maintain tool crib, inventory, and tooling readiness to support manufacturing operations. You will issue and track tooling, monitor stock, coordinate with vendors, and assemble tool packages for machine setups, working with Programming and Manufacturing teams.

The role requires attention to detail, 5+ years of related experience, ability to read setup sheets, and strong teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of machining, tooling, or manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Experience with tooling, holders, inserts, and machining consumables.
• Ability to read and understand setup sheets, tooling documentation, and manufacturing schedules.
• Experience using a tool pre-setter, such as a Kelch pre-setter, preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production personnel, vendors, and support departments.
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills required

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient tool crib area.
• Issue, track, and receive tooling, consumables, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of tool withdrawals, returns, repairs, sharpening, and inventory transactions.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock to maintain required minimum quantities.
• Order tooling and consumables as needed while supporting departmental budget requirements.
• Record invoices and maintain monthly budget tracking documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding tooling products, pricing, repairs, and sharpening services.
• Inspect tooling condition and arrange for repair, sharpening, or replacement when necessary.
• Collect and sort tooling from manufacturing work centers for return, maintenance, or sharpening.
• Operate and maintain tooling setup equipment, including the Kelch pre-setter.
• Coordinate with the Machine Coordinator to support production schedules and tooling readiness.
• Assemble and pre-set tooling packages according to machine schedules and setup requirements.
• Disassemble tooling from completed production jobs and return reusable components to inventory.
• Collaborate with Programming and Manufacturing teams to maintain accurate setup documentation.
• Organize and file completed setup sheets and tooling records.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to tooling organization, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Machining experience

Tooling knowledge

Inventory control

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Kelch pre-setter

Tooling management systems

Job description

Trident Maritime Systems- Heavy Equipment Group in Rhinelander, WI seeks a CNC Production Support Technician to maintain tool crib, inventory, and tooling readiness to support manufacturing operations. You will issue and track tooling, monitor stock, coordinate with vendors, and assemble tool packages for machine setups, working with Programming and Manufacturing teams.

The role requires attention to detail, 5+ years of related experience, ability to read setup sheets, and strong teamwork in a