Tool Crib Attendant / MRO Support

TSM Corp; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

TSM Corp in Detroit, MI seeks a Tool Crib & MRO Inventory Coordinator to manage the tool crib and inventory, support Engineering, Maintenance and Production with tooling and procurement needs. This role requires knowledge of machine tooling applications and experience in inventory control, supplier coordination, sourcing, and MRO purchasing.

Responsibilities include regular audits, maintaining stock levels, receiving and issuing tools, vendor coordination, and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing, tool crib, inventory, MRO, or related support role.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, basic computer skills, and ability to work independently.
• Procurement, sourcing, vendor coordination, or maintenance-related MRO support experience.
• Must have a cell phone and be available to provide phone support during evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Conduct regular inventory audits (including cycle counts) to ensure accurate stock levels and identify discrepancies, and monitor usage trends to insure proper min/max levels.
• Inventory Management: Maintain appropriate tool and MRO inventory levels by working with suppliers to ensure adequate stock, monitoring usage trends, and helping prevent production downtime due to tool availability issues.
• Inventory Management: Receive, store, organize, and manage all tools and equipment in the tool crib.
• Inventory Management: Issue tools and equipment to employees and contractors, maintaining accurate records of tool transactions.
• Inventory Management: Process orders for new tools and materials, working with vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Tool Maintenance and Inspection: Inspect tools for damage, wear, or defects, performing necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Tool Maintenance and Inspection: Ensure tools are properly calibrated and in safe working condition.
• Tool Maintenance and Inspection: Manage re-sharpening programs and prepare tooling for repair or disposal.
• Support and Collaboration: Meet regularly with suppliers and vendors to support delivery performance, inventory availability, and continuous improvement.
• Support and Collaboration: Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to support tooling, MRO, and equipment needs.
• Support and Collaboration: Assist employees with tool usage questions, troubleshooting needs, and proper handling practices.
• Support and Collaboration: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Record Keeping and Administration: Maintain accurate records of tool usage, inventory, and repairs, often using inventory management software.
• Record Keeping and Administration: Prepare requisitions and records for tool repair, replacement, or disposal.
• Record Keeping and Administration: Prepare requisitions for indirect materials, including cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, lubricants, oils, and related MRO items.
• Record Keeping and Administration: Handle shipping and receiving of tools and materials.
• Record Keeping and Administration: Distribute incoming deliveries, including UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and other supplier shipments.
• Record Keeping and Administration: Coordinate support for vending machine inventory and supplier service needs.

Skills

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Machine tooling knowledge

Procurement / sourcing

Vendor coordination

Phone support availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plex UX experience

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Full Job Description

This role is responsible for managing the tool crib and MRO inventory while supporting Engineering, Maintenance, and Production with tooling, indirect materials, and procurement needs. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of machine tooling applications and experience supporting inventory control, supplier coordination, sourcing, and MRO purchasing activities.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for managing the tool crib and MRO inventory while supporting Engineering, Maintenance, and Production with tooling, indirect materials, and procurement needs. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of machine tooling applications and experience supporting inventory control, supplier coordination, sourcing, and MRO purchasing activities.

Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Conduct regular inventory audits (including cycle counts) to ensure accurate stock levels and identify discrepancies, and monitor usage trends to insure proper min/max levels.
• Maintain appropriate tool and MRO inventory levels by working with suppliers to ensure adequate stock, monitoring usage trends, and helping prevent production downtime due to tool availability issues.
• Receive, store, organize, and manage all tools and equipment in the tool crib.
• Issue tools and equipment to employees and contractors, maintaining accurate records of tool transactions.
• Process orders for new tools and materials, working with vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery.

Tool Maintenance and Inspection

• Inspect tools for damage, wear, or defects, performing necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Ensure tools are properly calibrated and in safe working condition.
• Manage re-sharpening programs and prepare tooling for repair or disposal.

Support and Collaboration

• Meet regularly with suppliers and vendors to support delivery performance, inventory availability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to support tooling, MRO, and equipment needs.
• Assist employees with tool usage questions, troubleshooting needs, and proper handling practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with established safety protocols.

Record Keeping and Administration

• Maintain accurate records of tool usage, inventory, and repairs, often using inventory management software.
• Prepare requisitions and records for tool repair, replacement, or disposal.
• Prepare requisitions for indirect materials, including cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, lubricants, oils, and related MRO items.
• Handle shipping and receiving of tools and materials.
• Distribute incoming deliveries, including UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and other supplier shipments.
• Coordinate support for vending machine inventory and supplier service needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing, tool crib, inventory, MRO, or related support role.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, basic computer skills, and ability to work independently.
• Basic understanding of machine tooling applications and inventory control.
• Procurement, sourcing, vendor coordination, or maintenance-related MRO support experience.
• Must have a cell phone and be available to provide phone support during evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plex UX experience, inventory management software experience, and familiarity with safety requirements.

Physical Demands

This role may require standing, walking, and using hands to handle tools, as well as the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may also be necessary.

Closing Statement

• We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual who can help maintain reliable tooling and MRO support for our manufacturing operations. Qualified candidates who are organized, proactive, and comfortable working with suppliers and cross-functional teams are encouraged to apply.