Tool Crib Attendant

Alliance Innovations LLC; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Innovations LLC in Mansfield, OH is seeking a CNC Operator to provide tooling per CAM programs, assemble tooling, and set up during downtime. You will review blueprints, run tooling using setup sheets, and maintain tool inventory while ensuring safety and quality.

Candidates with a high school diploma, CNC/CAM experience, and forklift familiarity are preferred; ready to work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with tooling for CNC machines preferred.
• 3 years CNC calculations, CAD and CAM software preferred.
• Front load forklift experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, drawings and specifications before tooling setup to ensure accuracy.
• Create/assemble tooling for CNC machines using setup sheets and mount tooling for precise data capture.
• Use heat shrink machine to create tools for specific jobs.
• Record or export tool offset data via labels, barcodes, RFID, or CNC network.
• Maintain tool carts and restock tools as needed.
• Keep tooling inventory database updated and organized.

Skills

Blueprints

Tooling assembly

CNC setup

Tooling measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAD/CAM software experience

Tools

CNC machines

Heat shrink machine

Forklift

Overhead crane

Tooling carts

Job description

Company Description

Alliance Innovations LLC is a advanced manufacturing and tooling company specializing in CNC machining, epoxy and fiberglass castings, and precision molds. The team works with 3-axis and 5-axis machining, aluminum and steel molds, trim dies, and robotic-integrated pressing systems to support complex production needs. The company also builds automated systems, assembly equipment, and GD&T fixtures to ensure accuracy and repeatability. With capabilities in Faro CMM scanning and 3D carbon fiber printing, Alliance Innovations LLC focuses on high-quality, innovative solutions for diverse industrial applications.

Purpose of the Role/Role Overview

To provide CNC Operators with tooling designated by the CAM Programmers, which will help streamline and maximize efficiency during the setup process. During down time, may run a CNC machine or set up when business needs allow.

General Duties/Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing blueprints, drawings, specifications prior to starting of tooling to ensure accuracy.
• Creating/Assembling tooling for CNC machines using provided Setup/Tool Sheets. Mounting the assembled tool into the tool pre-setter to capture precise dimensional data (X and Z axes, radii, and angles) without tying up the actual CNC machines.
• Utilizing the heat shrink machine to create tools for specific jobs.
• Recording or digitally exporting the calculated tool offset data via labels, barcodes, RFID chips, or direct CNC network integration.
• Creating and maintaining tool carts for each job.
• Restocking/Ordering new tools for worn/used tooling per approvals.
• Maintaining database tracking for the entire facility’s tooling inventory.
• Organizing and maintaining cleanliness of the tool room.
• Running CNC/Set up machines in down time as business needs allow.
• Operating a forklift safely and overhead crane while maintaining all safety guidelines.
• Being able to decipher between sharp and dull tooling while inspecting tools for wear, chipping, and structural damage before and after production runs.
• Sharpening Drills as needed.
• Working independently with minimal guidance on operational and technical challenges.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience dealing with tooling for CNC machines, preferred.
• 3 Years’ experience with CNC calculations, CAD and CAM software, preferred.
• Front load forklift experience, preferred
• Basic math skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to stand for long periods of time on a concrete floor.
• Be able to be in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment being exposed to forklift, machining, and potentially other loud noises.
• Be able to withstand heat during the use of the heat shrink machine.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs.
• Be able to hear and or see the machine alarms with abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Be able to wear all necessary PPE such as steel toed boots, safety glasses, etc.