Tool Room Attendant

OPW Global; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Global is seeking a Tool Room Attendant to support machining operations by providing correct tooling and components for production orders. You will be the primary contact for tooling requests, prepare tooling kits, and maintain accurate tool room inventory to minimize downtime.

You will work closely with CNC operators, technicians, Toolmakers, Engineering, and Production to ensure tooling is available when needed. Strong organizational skills and basic computer knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist CNC operators and technicians with tooling requests by gathering information.
• Identify, locate, pull, and issue tooling and components for machining operations.
• Prepare and stage complete tooling kits for new production orders.
• Use Cribware and MRP systems to identify tooling requirements, verify availability, issue and return tooling, and maintain accuracy of inventory records.
• Maintain tooling inventory levels and communicate shortages or replenishment needs.
• Receive returned tooling, break down kits, clean tooling, and return reusable items to storage.

Skills

Computer skills

Inventory systems

Manufacturing environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cribware

MRP systems

Job description

What You'll Do

The Tool Room Attendant supports machining operations by ensuring CNC operators and technicians have the correct tooling and related components needed to complete production orders. This position serves as the primary point of contact for tooling requests, identifies and issues required tooling, prepares tooling kits for upcoming production orders, and maintains accurate tool room inventory and organization. The Tool Room Attendant works closely with CNC operators, technicians, Toolmakers, Engineering, and Production to help ensure tooling is available when needed and minimize production downtime. This role supports the management and distribution of tooling and does not manufacture tools.

How You'll Do It

• Assist CNC operators and technicians with tooling requests by gathering the information necessary to determine specific tooling needs.


• Identify, locate, pull, and issue the correct tooling and components to support machining operations.


• Prepare and stage complete tooling kits for new and upcoming production orders.


• Use Cribware and MRP systems to identify tooling requirements, verify availability, issue and return tooling, and maintain accurate inventory records.


• Maintain appropriate tooling inventory levels and communicate shortages or replenishment needs.


• Receive returned tooling, break down kits, clean tooling as required, and return reusable items to designated storage locations.


• Maintain accurate tool room organization to ensure tooling can be quickly located and issued.


• Follow established procedures for damaged or broken tooling, including escalation to Toolmakers, Engineering, or other appropriate resources.


• Sharpen taps, drills, thread chasers, dovetail tools, and similar tooling as trained and required.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow all applicable safety procedures.


• Partner with Production, Toolmakers, and Engineering to address tooling needs and support efficient manufacturing operations.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required

What You Bring to the Role:

• High school diploma or GED.


• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory and manufacturing systems.


• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, machining, warehouse, inventory, parts room, or tool crib environment.


• Familiarity with CNC machining terminology, tooling, and manufacturing processes.


• Experience using inventory management or MRP systems.