Tool Crib Attendant

Hi-Tech Manufacturing, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Tech Manufacturing, LLC is seeking a Tool Crib Lead to manage incoming and outgoing inventory in the tool crib. The role requires basic machining/tooling knowledge, quick learning, and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced shop environment.

The successful candidate will set up tools for vertical and horizontal milling, track min/max inventory, and coordinate with machinists and engineers. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least two years in production or a job shop.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in production or job shop environment.
• Ability to read and interpret work order instructions.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up tools and fixtures for jobs scheduled for the vertical and horizontal milling machines.
• Break down jobs and organize tooling and fixtures.
• Optimize inventories, store and distribute hand tools and consumables.
• Inspect and maintain tools for wear, damage, and safety concerns.
• Track inventory for min/max levels to prevent shortages.
• Presets tools for CNC machines per setup documentation.
• Familiar with machine shop protocol and urgency.
• Familiar with machine shop measuring tools (micrometers, height gauges, tool pre-setters).
• Deliver highest internal customer service to the machine shop.
• Handle purchase orders and tooling purchases; order safety equipment.
• Procure tooling and supplies for the machine shop and company.
• Work closely with machinists and engineers.

Skills

Read & interpret work orders

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Fast-paced environment adaptability

2+ years production experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

A Tool Crib Lead is responsible for the inventory coming in and out of the tool crib. The qualified candidate must have a basic understanding of machining and tooling and willingness to learn and light on feet. Great organization skills, meticulous and a quick learner would be preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up tools and fixtures for jobs scheduled for the vertical and horizontal milling machines.
• Break down jobs and organize tooling and fixtures.
• Optimizes inventories, stores, and distributes hand tools, consumables, and other tools.
• Inspects and maintains tools for wear, damage, and safety concerns.
• Tracks inventory for min max levels and ensuring against shortages that may disrupt production.
• Presets tools for CNC machines accurately and without error per set up documentation.
• Familiar with machine shop protocol and environment and the sense of urgency required.
• Familiar with machine shop measuring tools (micrometers, height gages, tool pre-setters).
• Delivers the highest internal customer service to the machine shop.
• Purchase orders, tool purchase, order safety equipment.
• Purchase tooling and supplies for the Machine shop and company.
• Work closely with machinists and engineers.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience either in a production or job shop environment.
• Read and interpret work order instructions.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers.
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to lift and lower 30-50 lbs.
• Machine Shop environment