Tool Room Assistant

Gentex Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation seeks a Tool Room Assistant to support and document the tool room workflow, coordinate with outside shops, and handle tool room orders. The role involves tracking measures, requisitions, and supplier collaboration to ensure timely delivery of tooling components to internal customers.

The position requires 2+ years in inventory tracking systems, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with recordkeeping, with overtime availability. AutoCAD/SolidWorks knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with inventory tracking systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with recordkeeping.
• Self-motivation and reliability.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Document Tool Room measures tracking on spreadsheets.
• Order custom components from outside machine shops.
• Create and resolve purchase requisitions for tool room orders.
• Answer questions about 3D CAD drawings from supply base.
• Track orders and coordinate with the project management team.
• Deliver completed work to internal customers.
• Develop working relationships with suppliers.
• Work with suppliers for quantity discounts and bulk purchases.
• Research pricing and availability of components for Engineers and other personnel.
• Organize and keep track of standard tooling components with tool crib.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory tracking systems

Recordkeeping

Self-motivation

Overtime availability

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Tool Room Assistant supports and documents the corporate tool room overflow with outside shops, receives completed tool room work, and delivers it to internal customers. This role is also responsible for assisting with incoming tool room work requests.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Document Tool Room measures tracking on spreadsheets.
• Order custom components from outside machine shops.
• Create and resolve purchase requisitions for tool room orders.
• Answer questions about 3D CAD drawings from supply base.
• Track orders and coordinate with the project management team.
• Deliver completed work to internal customers.
• Develop working relationships with suppliers.
• Work with suppliers for quantity discounts and bulk purchases.
• Research pricing and availability of components for Engineers and other personnel.
• Organize and keep track of standard tooling components with tool crib.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Attention to Detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Individual Efficiency - Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.
• Problem Solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
• Fostering Teamwork - Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicating Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizing Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• 2+ years of experience working with inventory tracking systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with recordkeeping.
• Self-motivation.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Experience operating a stand-up or sit-down lift truck or fork truck.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and pneumatics systems.
• Experience in AutoCAD and Solidworks.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [e-mail]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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