Tool Crib Attendant - Level 2

Precision Castparts; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Irvine, CA is seeking a level two tool room technician to perform presetting operations, identify tool numbers and gauge lengths, and set tool lengths on heat shrink fit machines. You will maintain logs and inventories, assist with audits, and support production by ensuring tooling is ready for use while following quality and safety procedures.

The role requires 1–3 years in tool crib, machining, or manufacturing, with experience reading tooling docs and using micrometers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years in tool crib, tooling, machining, or manufacturing.
• Experience with tool presetting equipment.
• Ability to read tooling documentation and lists.
• Proficient with micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling presetting operations using designated presetting equipment.
• Identify tool numbers, gauge lengths, and tooling specifications to ensure setup accuracy.
• Operate heat shrink fit machines and related tooling equipment.
• Verify tooling dimensions and critical length requirements prior to release to production.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, tool logs, and tooling documentation.
• Assist with inventory audits and replenishment activities.
• Troubleshoot minor presetting and tooling issues.
• Support production requirements by ensuring tooling is prepared and available when needed.
• Follow all quality, safety, and operational procedures.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Quality & safety

Reading tooling docs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Presetting equipment

Micrometers

Calipers

Heat shrink tooling

Job description

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, level two tool room techs complete presetting operations, which requires a basic understanding of presetting procedures using specific presetting machines, and an intermediate knowledge of tool geometry and specifications which might include identifying tool numbers and gauge lengths. In addition to tool presetting competencies such as using heat shrink fit machines to set tool lengths to critical dimensions, they will demonstrate a basic understanding and ability to perform tool crib functions such as maintaining logs and inventories.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform tooling presetting operations using designated presetting equipment.
• Identify tool numbers, gauge lengths, and tooling specifications to ensure setup accuracy.
• Operate heat shrink fit machines and related tooling equipment.
• Verify tooling dimensions and critical length requirements prior to release to production.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, tool logs, and tooling documentation.
• Assist with inventory audits and replenishment activities.
• Troubleshoot minor presetting and tooling issues.
• Support production requirements by ensuring tooling is prepared and available when needed.
• Follow all quality, safety, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of tool crib, tooling, machining, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with tool presetting equipment.
• Intermediate understanding of cutting tool geometry and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret tooling documentation and tool lists.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with heat shrink tooling systems.
• Familiarity with tooling inventory software and manufacturing systems.
• Previous CNC manufacturing support experience.