Tooling & Inventory Specialist

Orizon Aerostructures; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orizon Aerostructures is seeking a hands-on logistics and tooling associate in Chanute, KS. You will coordinate tool kits, manage tool checkout, and support maintenance with servicing and calibration to keep production flowing.

You’ll also handle material handling, inventory cycle counts, and coordination with purchasing while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safe operation practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using technical/mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining production schedule, Earned Standard Hour objectives, quality and production goals strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience paying attention to detail and spatial awareness required.
• Willingness to work extended hours, overtime, and weekends to support production.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team leads on tool kits that are needed for start of a shift.
• Have tools checked out and to the point of use prior to shift start.
• Coordinate with maintenance on servicing tools and returning tools back to service.
• Perform basic daily maintenance on tools as they are returned.
• Issue consumable tooling to mechanics such as drill bits.
• Perform cleanliness sweeps of the area.
• Manage the calibration of tools.
• Insuring part protection is being used (replace protection on air lines, clamps, etc.).
• Coordinate with purchasing on needed items for the mechanics.
• Maintain a full inventory listing and monthly cycle count.
• Issue paint & sealant to mechanics.
• Bring ideas to help improve efficiency throughout the shop to continuous improvement department.
• Perform additional material handling activities to mechanics engaged (as time allows):
• Manage manufacturing system inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and transaction tracking.
• Review work orders daily to locate, stage, and deliver materials, components, and fixtures to work cells and Final Assembly per schedule.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages to manufacturing and purchasing to prevent stockouts.
• Unload, store, and organize incoming materials/raw goods, assisting with receiving paperwork.
• Conduct daily forklift safety checks and maintain operational documentation.
• Support Operations, Shipping, and Production Scheduling during high-flow situations or facility asset relocations.
• Recommend equipment repairs or upgrades to maintain reliable operations.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Production metrics

OSHA 29 CFR 1926

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Factory Trak

Syteline

Job description

Orizon Aerostructures is seeking a hands-on logistics and tooling associate in Chanute, KS. You will coordinate tool kits, manage tool checkout, and support maintenance with servicing and calibration to keep production flowing.

You’ll also handle material handling, inventory cycle counts, and coordination with purchasing while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safe operation practices.