Tooling & Setup 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

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.