Tool Room Associate

R.T. Moore; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

R.T. Moore is seeking a Tool Room Associate to oversee daily tool room operations, manage tool maintenance, and procure tool items in partnership with Purchasing.

You will distribute tools to service and production teams, track usage in Panatrack ST, and ensure readiness for all jobs on a Monday–Friday schedule. The role emphasizes tool lifecycle management, documentation of warranty claims, and maintaining proper inventory levels to support field operations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Distribute tools to service and production departments and understand their needs for new or replacement tools.
• Check and repair tools including prefab, machines, and dyes to maximize lifespan and ensure they work.
• Monitor and repair tools to keep them functional and available for jobs.
• Maintain inventory and ensure tool allocations match the Panatrack ST system.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure tool readiness for jobs and stakeholders.
• Manage tool scheduling based on job start/end dates and reallocation needs.
• Maintain documentation on warranty claims for RT Moore and employee-owned tools.
• Ensure adequate disposable assets and inventory levels for field operations.
• Perform monthly inventory audits and daily spot checks for accuracy.
• Uphold a compliant return process for job boxes and maintain the tool room.

Skills

Effective communication

Negotiation

Proactive

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Panatrack ST

Microsoft Excel

Job 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


• Outstanding organizational skills


• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills


• Good time-management 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! Ready to get Moore? Check us out at www.rtmoore.com to join one of the largest mechanical contractors in the nation!

R.T. Moore is an Equal Opportunity Employer