Tooling Coordinator

Howmet; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Winsted, CT seeks a Tooling Coordinator to manage tooling, fixtures, and setup materials essential for efficient manufacturing. You will issue tooling from the crib, maintain accurate inventory, and coordinate documentation to support continuous improvement and 6S on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes accurate records, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to safety and ERP workflows to sustain productive operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with tooling, gages, fixtures, or setup materials is a plus.
• Experience using inventory management or electronic tracking systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain inventory of fixtures, gages, tooling, and setup kits.
• Issue tooling and materials to the production floor as needed.
• Coordinate operation sheets and tooling documentation control.
• Improve tooling delivery and staging processes to support efficient machine setups.
• Maintain tooling surveillance stickers and inventory records in electronic systems.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve shortages or discrepancies.
• Promote continuous improvement and 6S in tooling processes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Responsibilities

Ready to put your manufacturing experience to work?

Join our Winsted, CT team as a Tooling Coordinator and play a key role in supporting our manufacturing operations. You'll help keep production moving by ensuring the right tooling, gages, fixtures, and setup materials are available when and where they're needed

SUMMARY

The Tooling Coordinator supports plant operations by managing, issuing, and maintaining tooling and setup kits used throughout the manufacturing floor. This position plays an important role in ensuring manufacturing teams have the correct tooling, gages, fixtures, and setup materials available when needed.

The Tooling Coordinator also supports continuous improvement initiatives focused on setup efficiency, tooling availability, inventory accuracy, cost reduction, and improved tooling and supply practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage and maintain inventory of fixtures, diamond rolls, gages, scooters, set masters, and other tooling.
• Perform daily shop-floor walks to identify gages and tooling that are no longer in use and return them to the crib.
• Issue tooling and materials from the crib to the manufacturing floor as needed.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve setup tool kits to support efficient machine setups.
• Develop and improve tooling delivery and staging processes.
• Coordinate operation sheet and tooling documentation control.
• Remove completed operation tool kits from manufacturing cells and return tooling to the crib.
• Coordinate rejected diamond rolls for repair and ensure repaired tooling is properly returned and staged.
• Re-stage and organize all tooling returned to the crib.
• Process, inspect, and kit new tooling entering the manufacturing operation.
• Maintain and update tooling surveillance inspection stickers.
• Coordinate the movement and availability of inspection gages between the tooling crib and layout.
• Support the supply crib by issuing materials and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Work with outside vendors, suppliers, and internal support teams to maintain appropriate tooling inventory and resolve shortages or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate tooling inventory records using electronic gage and tooling tracking systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling availability, setup efficiency, material usage, and overall process effectiveness.
• Actively participate in and promote continuous improvement, EHS, Quality, and 6S programs.
• Follow all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KEY CONTRIBUTION

This role helps keep manufacturing running efficiently by ensuring the right tooling and setup materials are available, organized, accurately tracked, and ready for use when needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills, including working with decimals and fractions.
• Basic reading comprehension and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, perform tasks, and make sound decisions in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer, keyboarding, and data entry skills.
• Ability to learn and navigate electronic inventory, tooling, and tracking systems.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Oracle, is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and follow established processes.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, purchasing, and other internal teams.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Experience in a warehouse, tool crib, inventory control, or material control environment preferred.
• Experience working with manufacturing tooling, gages, fixtures, or setup materials is a plus.
• Experience using inventory management or electronic tracking systems is preferred.

EQUIPMENT

• The position may require the use of:
• Manufacturing and production equipment
• Computers and telephone systems
• Mobile equipment
• Lifting devices used to move tooling, fixtures, and other materials

Export-Controlled Data

• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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