Tool Room Associate

R.T. Moore; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

R.T. Moore is seeking a Tool Room Associate to oversee the daily tool room operations, maintain tools, and procure tool items in partnership with the Purchasing Team. The role supports both Single and Multi-Family departments, ensuring accurate tool allocations and efficient maintenance.

The successful candidate will communicate clearly, manage priorities, and utilize basic MS Office skills. This position offers a steady Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Clear, effective communications skills – both written and verbal.
• Ability to assertively and effectively negotiate and resolve interpersonal issues.
• Proactive drive to get tasks accomplished independently.
• Aptitude for prioritizing and problem-solving.
• Preference for accuracy, attention to detail, and organization.
• Proficient in using basic office equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel, plus Internet and email.
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Mechanical and tool usage and knowledge required.
• Excellent knowledge of legislations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Distribute tools to service and production departments and assess needs for new and replacement tools.
• Compliance and tool repair to maximize lifespan and effectiveness.
• Check and repair all tools including prefab, machines, and dyes.
• Monitor and repair tools to maximize lifespan and functionality.
• Ensure tool allocations match Panatrack ST records.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure tool readiness for jobs.
• Manage tool schedules based on job timelines and re-allocation needs.
• Document warranty claims for RT Moore and employee tools.
• Maintain inventory levels to support field operations.
• Perform monthly inventory audits and routine spot checks.
• Maintain the tool room and lean-to cage.

Skills

Clear communications

Negotiation

Prioritization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficient with office equipment

MS Office / Excel (general)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Panatrack ST

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Plain City / Columbus
Plain City, OH 43064, USA

Description

Come join our team as a Tool Room Associate!

The position of Tool Room Associate is critical to the daily operation and oversite of our current tool room to cater to both Single and Multi-Family departments. This role is responsible for daily operation of the Tool room, maintenance of existing tools and the procurement of Tool items in partnership with the Purchasing Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficiently distribute applicable tools to service and production departments working with each department to understand their needs for new and replacement tools
• compliance
• Correctly check and repair all tools including prefab, machines, and dyes to maximize lifespan of each tool and to ensure all are working effectively
• Monitor and repair all tools including prefab, machines, and dyes to maximize lifespan of each tool and to ensure all are working effectively.
• Ensure all physical allocations of tools matches systemically in Panatrack ST
• Work closely with purchasing team to ensure Tool readiness for jobs for all stake holders
• Efficiently manage tool schedule based on job finish and start dates to assess need for re-allocation or purchase of tools
• Maintain clear documentation and communication on Warranty claims for RT Moore and Employee owned tools
• Maintain proper levels of disposable assets to ensure availability to crews
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to ensure needs are met for Field Ops
• Perform monthly inventory audits along with daily spot checks to ensure inventory accuracy
• Maintain a compliant return process for job boxes
• Maintenance of the Tool room and the lean-too cage

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear, effective communications skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to assertively and effectively negotiate and resolve interpersonal issues
• Proactive drive to get tasks accomplished independently
• Aptitude for prioritizing and problem-solving
• Preference for accuracy, attention to detail, and organization
• Proficient in using basic office equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel, plus Internet and email
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required
• Mechanical and tool usage and knowledge required
• Excellent knowledge of legislations and procedures
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

It's time to join the team at R.T. Moore, a mid-size mechanical contractor company where you are more than a number. Here everyone is treated with respect, and leadership cares about you as a person and listens to your input. Plus enjoy a steady Monday-Friday schedule, with no nights or weekends!
R.T. Moore is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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