Space Tools & Inventory Lead

Socket.dev; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-based compensation

PTO and holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Space Kinetic is seeking a detail-oriented Tool Crib Specialist to manage tooling inventories at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. You will receive, track, and issue tools, coordinate calibration and regrind needs, and work with machinists and engineers to ensure tool availability for production.

The role requires 2+ years in a tool crib or related setting, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, and AS9100 practices. Onsite work with occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a tool crib, tool room, inventory, warehouse, or CNC machining support role.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, issue, and track tools, gauges, fixtures, and consumables.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts, usage logs, and system updates.
• Assemble and stage tool kits based on upcoming machining and production needs.
• Inspect returned tooling and coordinate regrinding, repair, replacement, or disposal.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate purchasing and replenishment to prevent shortages.
• Track vendor orders, deliveries, returns, and tooling lead times.
• Coordinate calibration schedules and maintain certification records with the Quality team.
• Partner with machinists and engineers to identify and source required tooling.
• Maintain an organized tool crib using 5S, safety, and AS9100 practices.
• Improve inventory accuracy, tool availability, tool life, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Tool crib operations

Inventory control

ERP software

MRP systems

CNC support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Space Kinetic is seeking a detail-oriented Tool Crib Specialist to manage tooling inventories at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. You will receive, track, and issue tools, coordinate calibration and regrind needs, and work with machinists and engineers to ensure tool availability for production.

The role requires 2+ years in a tool crib or related setting, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, and AS9100 practices. Onsite work with occasional overtime may be required.