O&R - Tooling Specialist

Takkion Ops Management; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Takkion Ops Management is seeking a highly organized Tooling Specialist to oversee our tooling assets, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance in the shop environment.

You will manage calibration records, perform equipment tests, schedule repairs, and coordinate restocking of tool boxes to support field and shop activities. Forklift/telehandler operation may be required with training.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Past tooling/warehouse experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to multi-task and work well in a team.
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Self-starter with drive for continuous improvement of operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the company’s tooling and fixtures.
• Track calibration certs and required tests for equipment.
• Maintain and restock job boxes and tool storage areas.
• Perform function tests on tooling equipment; schedule repairs as needed.
• Create and implement a tooling maintenance program.
• Enforce tool allocation policies across teams; ensure clean, organized storage.
• Operate forklift/telehandler as trained; support site operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Forklift/Telehandler operation

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Tooling Specialist to oversee our company Assets. The Tooling Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and project fulfillment based on daily needs. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of Asset Management best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Overall upkeep of the company’s tooling, lifting fixtures, and specialty job boxes.


• Tracking all tooling calibration certs. and any required pull/lift tests on company owned fixtures.


• Maintain and track job boxes specific to tasks. Inventory upon return from field and restock as needed.


• Perform function test of tooling equipment when returned from field.


• Make or schedule repairs for broken equipment.


• Create and implement tool and equipment maintenance program.


• Cleanliness and organization of all tool storage areas in shop.


• Tracking of tooling assigned to trailers and other vehicles (enforce policy to crews coming in).


• Able to operate Forklift / Telehandler (will train and certify).


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS / COMPETENCIES:

To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate and provide the following:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent required.


• Past warehouse tooling experience preferred.


• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook (will train).


• Excellent organizational skills, communications skills, the ability to multi-task, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team.


• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.


• Self-starter with a drive for continuous improvement of the business operations.


• Express willingness to step out of the box to assist other teams to meet and overcome challenges for the company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is largely self-directed and requires understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in an shop environment.

Specific requirements include:

• Must be capable of lifting 50lbs.

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