Tool Room Assistant

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Tool Room Assistant to support and document the corporate tool room overflow, manage incoming tool room work, and assist with work requests. The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to deliver parts efficiently.

Responsibilities include tracking tool room orders, creating requisitions, supporting AutoCAD/SolidWorks inquiries, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping. A dependable candidate with warehouse/stock experience fits well here.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Document Tool Room measurements tracking on spreadsheets.
• Order 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 relationships with suppliers.
• Research pricing and availability of components for Engineers and other personnel.
• Organize and track standard tooling components with tool crib.

Skills

Inventory tracking

Microsoft Office

Recordkeeping

Self-motivation

Overtime flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

## Tool Room AssistantApply: Zeeland, MI: Full time: Posted Today: REQ026638At 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.