Tool Room & Machining Support Specialist

Paylocity; Ramsey, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Dahlen in Ramsey, MN seeks a tool room assistant to support the machining department, handle tooling setup, and manage inventory for production workflows.

Key responsibilities include maintaining tooling lists, stocking and inspecting tooling, and collaborating with programmers to test new tooling and upgrades while upholding 5S and safety standards in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Technical Degree in machining preferred; currently enrolled in machining courses is acceptable.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of prior experience working in a machine shop tool room and/or good working knowledge of CNC machining and tooling is highly preferred.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good housekeeping practices.
• Knowledge of, or the desire to learn the machine shop environment and tooling needs.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain tooling lists for actively used machine programs.
• Set up necessary tooling for machinists before machining operations.
• Tear down, inspect, and place used tooling in the appropriate locations.
• Stock good quality tooling back into the replenishment system.
• Perform inventory checks on replenishable tooling on a routine basis.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional tool room and storage system in accordance with proper 5S practices.
• Implement and maintain 5S projects in the tool room and machine shop.
• Work with programmers and the Shift Supervisor to troubleshoot tooling issues and provide technical support to machinists as needed.
• Work with programmers and the tool room coordinator to test potential tooling upgrades and new technology.
• Observe safe work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Housekeeping

Willingness to learn tooling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Degree in machining preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Anderson Dahlen in Ramsey, MN seeks a tool room assistant to support the machining department, handle tooling setup, and manage inventory for production workflows.

Key responsibilities include maintaining tooling lists, stocking and inspecting tooling, and collaborating with programmers to test new tooling and upgrades while upholding 5S and safety standards in a busy shop environment.