Tool Crib Operator

Chemelex; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex is seeking a Tool Crib Attendant to manage and maintain tool inventory within a manufacturing setting. The role requires detail orientation and experience in a machine shop environment to ensure proper storage and accessible tooling.

Responsibilities include tool inspections, accurate documentation, vendor coordination for replacements, and safe, organized tool crib operations that support operations and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure tools to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain organized files, spreadsheets, emails, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Purchasing for tooling and supplies.
• Manage and stock the tool crib for easy access.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and tools are properly labeled.
• Test tools prior to deployment to prevent delays or safety issues.
• Communicate with project teams about tool availability.
• Keep the tool crib clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Inventory management

Tooling management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments - from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tool Crib Attendant plays a vital role in managing and maintaining the inventory of tools and equipment within the facility. This position requires an detail-oriented individual who ensure proper storage and a background within a manufacturing machine shop.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execution of measurement and inspection of tools.
• Maintain accurate and organized computer files, spreadsheets, email inbox, and documentation for easy access and updates.
• Work with external vendors to receive quotations and orders for replacement tooling.
• Inventory control for tooling and ordering of tooling and supplies.
• Keeps the tool crib well stocked, clean and organized in order to efficiently provide operations and engineering with required tooling.
• Conducts self at all times in a professional manner and adheres to all company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned by the department leadership.
• Communicate with project teams to confirm tool availability and high-priority usage, test all tools before deployment to prevent delays or safety issues.
• Coordinate with Purchasing Department for required tools, supplies, and materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized Tool Crib; ensure materials are stored in proper areas and labeled accurately.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previously worked within a machine shop or lab setting, tooling management, or quality inspection preferred.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner with frequent interruptions and constantly shifting priorities
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload to ensure efficient support to plant operations
• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional training in inventory management or logistics is a plus.
• Previous experience in a storeroom, or inventory management role preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, twist, kneel and reach overhead
• Ability to consistently work safely and maintain a safe work environment
• Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for accurate inventory tracking.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining independence in task execution.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with team members across departments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Secondary School (preferred)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment: 1 year (required)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasionally must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., pull, push, grab, bend, stoop or kneel. The ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time. Clearly and comfortably, view, interpret and process information within department. Use a computer monitor for extended periods, during normal working hours is required.

At Chemelex:

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

Experts with empathy

Example for others

Exceptional impact

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.