Tool Room Specialist: Tooling, 5S & Inventory (4/10)

Anderson Dahlen Inc.; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

4/10 shift: Mon-Thu

Job summary

Anderson Dahlen Inc. in Ramsey, MN, is seeking an entry-level Tool Room Associate to assist with the production process in the machining department and manage tooling inventories. The role involves setting up tooling for machinists, maintaining the tool crib, and supporting cleanup efforts.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years in a machine shop tool room, and basic Excel/Office skills. A technical machining degree is preferred, with 4/10-hour day shifts (Mon-Thu) and a strong

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

Machining knowledge

Tool room experience

Inventory control

Microsoft Office basics

Education

High school diploma

Technical machining degree (preferred)

Currently enrolled in machining courses (acceptable)

Tools

CNC tooling knowledge

Tooling setup

5S principles

Job description

Anderson Dahlen Inc. in Ramsey, MN, is seeking an entry-level Tool Room Associate to assist with the production process in the machining department and manage tooling inventories. The role involves setting up tooling for machinists, maintaining the tool crib, and supporting cleanup efforts.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years in a machine shop tool room, and basic Excel/Office skills. A technical machining degree is preferred, with 4/10-hour day shifts (Mon-Thu) and a strong