Tooling & Inventory Coordinator for Efficient Manufacturing

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Winsted (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Winsted, CT is seeking a Tooling Coordinator to manage tooling and setup materials on the manufacturing floor. You will ensure the right tooling, gages, fixtures, and setup materials are available where needed to keep production moving.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement in tooling availability, setup efficiency, inventory accuracy, and cost reduction, with collaboration across manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and purchasing teams.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for effective communication.
• Experience in inventory, tooling, or setup materials is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Familiarity with ERP systems helps manage tooling data.
• Basic math and data entry abilities support daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage inventory of tooling, fixtures, and setup materials.
• Perform daily shop-floor walks to identify unused gages and tooling.
• Issue tooling from the crib to the manufacturing floor as needed.
• Build and improve setup tool kits to support efficient machine setups.
• Coordinate tooling documentation and operation sheets control.
• Re-stage and organize tooling returned to the crib and ensure proper inspection.
• Support tooling surveillance and accuracy of inventory records.

Skills

English (read/write)

Inventory management

ERP systems

Tooling knowledge

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Winsted, CT is seeking a Tooling Coordinator to manage tooling and setup materials on the manufacturing floor. You will ensure the right tooling, gages, fixtures, and setup materials are available where needed to keep production moving.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement in tooling availability, setup efficiency, inventory accuracy, and cost reduction, with collaboration across manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and purchasing teams.