Tool Crib Attendant

APM Manufacturing; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

APM Manufacturing is seeking a dependable Tool Crib Attendant to support our aerospace manufacturing operations in California. You will manage the tool crib, ensure accurate records, and provide timely access to tooling and supplies to machinists and production personnel to meet production schedules.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in a tool crib or related environment, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a tool crib or related environment preferred.
• Knowledge of machining tools and terminology preferred.
• Familiarity with cutting tools and related tooling a plus.
• Ability to identify and track tools and materials.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication with machinists and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to lift and move tooling and supplies safely.

Responsibilities

• Issue and receive tools, gauges, and shop supplies.
• Maintain records of issued, returned, transferred, and scrapped tools.
• Ensure identification and traceability of tooling and inspection equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and flag items needing replenishment.
• Perform routine counts and assist with cycle and annual inventories.
• Keep tool crib organized for easy access and proper storage.
• Inspect returned tools for condition and completeness.
• Separate worn/damaged tooling and coordinate replacement.
• Prepare tooling and supplies for upcoming jobs.
• Assist with locating tooling and shop supplies.
• Maintain tool life, usage, and inventory records.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Follow procedures and safety and aerospace quality requirements.
• Perform other duties to support operations.

Skills

Tool crib experience

Machining tools knowledge

Tool identification

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Lifting safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Tool management system

Job description

Position Summary

$25-$35/hr.

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Tool Crib Attendant to support our manufacturing operations. The Tool Crib Attendant is responsible for maintaining an organized, accurate, and efficient tool crib while ensuring machinists and production personnel have timely access to the tooling, supplies, and equipment required to meet production schedules.

This position plays an important role in maintaining tool accountability, inventory accuracy, traceability, and production flow within our aerospace manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities

• Issue and receive cutting tools, tooling, gauges, shop supplies, and other production-related equipment
• Maintain accurate records of tools and materials issued, returned, transferred, or scrapped
• Maintain proper identification and traceability of tooling and inspection equipment
• Monitor tool inventory levels and identify items requiring replenishment
• Perform routine inventory counts and assist with cycle counting and annual physical inventories
• Organize and maintain the tool crib to ensure tools and supplies are easily accessible and properly stored
• Inspect returned tools for condition, cleanliness, damage, and completeness
• Separate worn, damaged, or questionable tooling and coordinate replacement or disposition as appropriate
• Prepare tooling and supplies for upcoming production jobs based on manufacturing requirements
• Assist machinists and manufacturing personnel in locating appropriate tooling and shop supplies
• Maintain accurate tool life, usage, and inventory information when required
• Work with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve tooling and material issues
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow company procedures, safety requirements, and applicable aerospace quality requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in a tool crib, machine shop, warehouse, manufacturing, or material control environment preferred
• Basic knowledge of machining tools and manufacturing terminology preferred
• Familiarity with cutting tools, holders, inserts, drills, end mills, gauges, and related tooling is a plus
• Ability to accurately identify and track tools and materials
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively with machinists, supervisors, and other members of the manufacturing team
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to safely lift and move tooling and supplies as required

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting CNC machining operations
• Experience in an aerospace, defense, precision machining, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience with an ERP/MRP or tool management system

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance