Tool Crib Attendant

Impact Employment Solutions; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Iescorp in Mentor, OH, is seeking a Tool Crib Attendant to support manufacturing production. You will prepare tooling kits, maintain tooling and machine support components, and help ensure production teams have the tools they need. This hands-on role emphasizes problem solving, organization, and safety on the shop floor.

Shift is 7:00am–3:30pm with pay between $18-20/hour. Prior tooling/inventory experience and basic computer skills are preferred to optimize tooling efficiency and audits.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A high level of mechanical aptitude to support repair activities.
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory tracking systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tooling and inventory control practices.
• The ability to read and interpret work orders, tooling lists, and production schedules.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, along with the ability to work independently.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue complete tooling kits for scheduled production jobs and machine setups.
• Rebuild tap holders, drill units, tap units, and hydraulic motors, and perform other machine support repairs.
• Organize and maintain machine fixturing inventory to ensure tooling availability.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, and usability; remove and replace worn or defective tools as needed.
• Restock tooling and consumables, support replenishment activities, and communicate inventory shortages or purchasing needs to management.
• Clean, inspect, and properly store cutting tools and fixturing.
• Work closely with production, scheduling, and setup personnel to meet tooling requirements.
• Assist with tooling audits and continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management and tooling efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Serve as the backup Tow Motor Operator, transporting materials and supporting material handling activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Reading work orders

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory tracking systems

Forklift operation

Tow motor operation

Job description

Tool Crib Attendant

Put your mechanical aptitude and organizational skills to work supporting manufacturing production. In this role, you’ll prepare tooling kits, maintain and repair machine support components, and help ensure production teams have the tools they need. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, and keeping operations organized, this opportunity could be a great fit. 1st shift: 7:00am-3:30pmPay: $18-20/hour

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and issue complete tooling kits for scheduled production jobs and machine setups.
• Rebuild tap holders, drill units, tap units, and hydraulic motors, and perform other machine support repairs.
• Organize and maintain machine fixturing inventory to ensure tooling availability.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, and usability; remove and replace worn or defective tools as needed.
• Restock tooling and consumables, support replenishment activities, and communicate inventory shortages or purchasing needs to management.
• Clean, inspect, and properly store cutting tools and fixturing.
• Work closely with production, scheduling, and setup personnel to meet tooling requirements.
• Assist with tooling audits and continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management and tooling efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Serve as the backup Tow Motor Operator, transporting materials and supporting material handling activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A high level of mechanical aptitude to support repair activities.
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory tracking systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tooling and inventory control practices.
• The ability to read and interpret work orders, tooling lists, and production schedules.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, along with the ability to work independently.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in manufacturing, a warehouse, a tool crib, or inventory management is preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts or tow motors is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.