Tool Crib Attendant

Orizon-3aa43f1d; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Orizon Aerostructures is seeking a Tooling & Materials Technician to support shift start tooling, inventory, and continuous improvement initiatives at our Kansas facility. You will coordinate tool kits, manage checkout, calibrations, and maintenance, and help ensure part protection and efficient material handling across assembly cells.

The role requires basic math, reading, writing, and communication skills, with preferred experience in production scheduling and a team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using technical/mechanical aptitude required.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining production schedule, earned standard hour objectives, quality and production goals strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment required.
• Demonstrated experience paying attention to detail and spatial awareness required.
• Demonstrated experience with working extended hours, overtime, and weekends when necessary to support production and operations activities are strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma, GED, or able to demonstrate basic written, reading, verbal, and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team leads on tool kits needed for start of a shift.
• Have tools checked out and ready prior to shift start.
• Coordinate with maintenance on servicing tools and returning tools to service.
• Perform basic daily maintenance on tools as they are returned.
• Issue consumable tooling to mechanics such as drill bits.
• Perform cleanliness sweeps of the area.
• Manage the calibration of tools.
• Insuring part protection is being used (replace protection on air lines, clamps, etc.).
• Coordinate with purchasing on needed items for the mechanics.
• Maintain a full inventory listing and monthly cycle count.
• Issue paint & sealant to mechanics.
• Bring ideas to help improve efficiency throughout the shop to continuous improvement department.
• Perform additional material handling activities to mechanics engaged: manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts and transaction tracking; review work orders daily to locate, stage, and deliver materials; monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages; unload, store, and organize incoming materials; conduct daily forklift safety checks; support during high-flow situations; recommend equipment repairs or upgrades.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Spatial awareness

Flexible schedule

Computer literacy

Clear communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Inspection skills

AS9100

OSHA 29 CFR 1926

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Factory Trak

Syteline

Job description

• Coordinate with team leads on tool kits that are needed for start of a shift.
• Have tools checked out and to the point of use prior to shift start.
• Coordinate with maintenance on servicing tools and returning tools back to service.
• Perform basic daily maintenance on tools as they are returned.
• Issue consumable tooling to mechanics such as drill bits.
• Perform cleanliness sweeps of the area.
• Manage the calibration of tools.
• Insuring part protection is being used (replace protection on air lines, clamps, etc.).
• Coordinate with purchasing on needed items for the mechanics.
• Maintain a full inventory listing and monthly cycle count.
• Issue paint & sealant to mechanics.
• Bring ideas to help improve efficiency throughout the shop to continuous improvement department.
• Perform additional material handling activities to mechanics engaged (as time allows):
  • Manage manufacturing system inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and transaction tracking.
  • Review work orders daily to locate, stage, and deliver materials, components, and fixtures to work cells and Final Assembly per schedule.
  • Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages to manufacturing and purchasing to prevent stockouts.
  • Unload, store, and organize incoming materials/raw goods, assisting with receiving paperwork.
  • Conduct daily forklift safety checks and maintain operational documentation.
  • Support Operations, Shipping, and Production Scheduling during high-flow situations or facility asset relocations.
  • Recommend equipment repairs or upgrades to maintain reliable operations.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience using Technical/mechanical aptitude required
• Demonstrated experience maintaining production schedule, Earned Standard Hour objectives, quality and production goals strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment required
• Demonstrated experience paying attention to detail and spatial awareness required
• Demonstrated experience with working extended hours, overtime, and weekends when necessary to support production and operations activities are strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma, GED, or able to demonstrate basic written, reading, verbal, and math skills required

Skills:

• Basic computer skills (e.g., clocking in and out, Factory Trak, Syteline)
• Clear and effective communication
• Accurately complete required paperwork (e.g., Work Orders, inspection records, certificates)
• Identifying and controlling nonconforming product
• In process Inspection
• Production Metrics
• Problem solving
• AS9100
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Regulation

Work Environment and Job Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Proper safety precautions, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), must be followed as dictated by the job and working environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job:

• Must have ability to bend, twist and stretch arms above head and walk or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to reach in all directions, handle and manipulate objects and materials
• Must be able to coordinate the movement of eyes, hands, and fingers to operate machines and equipment
• Must have standard visual acuity (correctable by prescription glasses or contacts meets the requirement), including color recognition
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 10 lbs. to a maximum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to hear with or without correction
• Must have the ability to become proficient and certified, as required, with equipment used to maneuver and store large and/or heavy objects
• Able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time between breaks

This job description is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Orizon will make reasonable accommodations wherever necessary for a qualified employee or applicant with a disability to complete the application process and/or to perform the essential functions of his/her position.

In order to comply with U.S. government regulations applicable to this position, all applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a “protected individual”, as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Orizon Aerostructures is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Orizon are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Orizon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Orizon encourages applicants of all ages.

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