Tooling & Equipment Control Specialist

Socket.dev; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STULZ AIR TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC. is seeking a Tooling/Tool Crib Specialist to manage the tool crib for laser cutting, punch, and press brake tooling.

Responsibilities include organizing inventory, inspecting tooling, coordinating vendor services, and supporting programmers with appropriate tooling during development. The role requires mechanical aptitude, blueprint reading, and experience with tooling documentation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with sheet metal fabrication tooling (press brake dies/punches, laser consumables, or punch tooling) preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints, tooling specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Basic computer literacy for inventory tracking and ERP/MRP data entry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Programmers, Operators, Engineering, and outside tooling vendors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the tool crib for laser cutting consumables, punch tooling, and press brake tooling, including organized storage and inventory tracking.
• Inspect tooling for wear and accuracy; remove worn tooling and coordinate repair or replacement.
• Coordinate with outside tooling vendors on quotes, lead times, and warranty issues.
• Stage and deliver tooling to CNC operators per production schedule; retrieve tooling after job completion.
• Support the Sheet Metal Programmer in selecting tooling during development and validating tooling data in CAM tooling libraries.
• Perform routine tooling maintenance and coordinate sharpening/regrinding services.
• Maintain tooling inventory, usage, and cost records; advise on spare tooling purchases.
• Support new equipment/tooling qualification for Amada machines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tooling knowledge

ERP/MRP data entry

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical machining/tool and die training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

ERP software

Job description

STULZ AIR TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC. is seeking a Tooling/Tool Crib Specialist to manage the tool crib for laser cutting, punch, and press brake tooling.

Responsibilities include organizing inventory, inspecting tooling, coordinating vendor services, and supporting programmers with appropriate tooling during development. The role requires mechanical aptitude, blueprint reading, and experience with tooling documentation.