Tooling Coordinator

Interconnect Wiring; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Interconnect Wiring in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Tooling Coordinator to manage tooling processes, calibrations, and drawings. You will coordinate tool crib activities, assist with tool usage, and support tooling for new programs while liaising with production, engineering, and planning teams.

The role emphasizes meticulous tool tracking, calibration compliance, and drawing management, with a focus on aerospace tooling in a fast-paced environment. On-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with tooling processes in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Experience working in conformance with a quality system.
• Strong technical background and analytical mindset.
• Above average problem solving and organizational skills.
• Effective computer skills and proficiency with MS Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Generate and revise tooling process manuals.
• Coordinate tool crib personnel daily activities.
• Assist personnel with tool questions.
• Assist assembly with tool usage.
• Research and determine approve tooling for new programs.
• Create purchase requisitions.
• Track tool locations.
• Maintain assemblers' tool kits.
• Research and recommend calibration verifications and maintenance requirements for new tools.
• Follow manufacturers' calibration requirements / procedures for tools.
• Follow manufacturers' preventative maintenance procedures for new tools.
• Perform monthly tool and equipment calibration and maintenance verifications.
• Perform minor tool and equipment repairs.
• Coordinate with the Planning Manager new or replacement tools as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between production, engineering, and planning departments for tool repair and maintenance.
• Plan ahead prior to sending the calibration verifications equipment off site for calibrations.
• Maintain locations for Harness Assembly Drawings.
• Coordinate the manufacture and installation of jigs on Harness Assembly Drawing boards.
• Plot and verify Harness Assembly Drawings are plotted to scale.

Skills

Tool crib experience

Strong analytical skills

Strong technical background

Self-starter

Highly organized

Team work oriented

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Effective computer skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Tooling Coordinator

Aerospace Manufacturing

Fort Worth, TX

ABOUT INTERCONNECT WIRING

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, we build electrical wiring harnesses, specializing in fast turnaround and developmental programs. Founded in 1993, we continue to be a world leader in supplying military aerospace electrical products. Some of our most noteworthy accomplishments include the complete and partial rewiring of military aircraft. We work hard to be an employer of choice and to make our working environment safe, comfortable, family-friendly and fun. In addition to competitive compensation, our employees also enjoy Fridays off.

Job Description:

General

• Generate and revise tooling process manuals
• Coordinate tool crib personnel daily activities
• Assist personnel with tool questions
• Assist assembly with tool usage
• Research and determine approve tooling for new programs
• Create purchase requisitions

Maintain and control tools/equipment

• Track tool locations
• Maintain assemblers' tool kits
• Research and recommend calibration verifications and maintenance requirements for new tools
• Follow manufacturers' calibration requirements / procedures for tools
• Follow manufacturers' preventative maintenance procedures for new tools
• Perform monthly tool and equipment calibration and maintenance verifications
• Perform minor tool and equipment repairs
• Coordinate with the Planning Manager new or replacement tools as needed
• Serve as a liaison between production, engineering, and planning departments for tool repair and maintenance
• Plan ahead prior to sending the calibration verifications equipment off site for calibrations

Maintain Mylars and Harness Assembly Drawings

• Maintain locations for Harness Assembly Drawings
• Coordinate the manufacture and installation of jigs on Harness Assembly Drawing boards.
• Plot and verify Harness Assembly Drawings are plotted to scale

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years tool crib or other experience working with tools
• Aerospace industry experience helpful
• Experience working in conformance with a quality system
• Strong technical background
• Strong analytical background
• Above average problem solving skills
• Experience working with tools
• Effective computer skills
• Ability to adapt and work alone with little supervision/self-starter
• Highly organized
• Team work orientated
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Average knowledge in MS Word, Excel