Tooling & Setup Coordinator

Howmet Aerospace; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Winsted, CT is seeking a Tooling Coordinator to support manufacturing operations. You will ensure the right tooling, gages, fixtures, and setup materials are available and prepared for machine setups.

The role requires 3+ years of manufacturing experience and strong inventory control, with the ability to work with ERP systems like Oracle. This is a full-time on-site position focused on continuous improvement and tool crib management.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with tooling, gages, fixtures, or setup materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of tooling, gages, fixtures, and setup materials.
• Perform shop-floor walks to identify unused items and return them to crib.
• Issue tooling from crib to floor as needed and maintain tooling delivery.
• Build and improve setup tool kits for efficient machine setups.
• Coordinate operation sheets and tooling documentation control.
• Maintain tooling records and surveillance stickers.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve shortages or discrepancies.

Skills

English fluency

Basic math

Planning & organization

Data entry

ERP navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Winsted, CT is seeking a Tooling Coordinator to support manufacturing operations. You will ensure the right tooling, gages, fixtures, and setup materials are available and prepared for machine setups.

The role requires 3+ years of manufacturing experience and strong inventory control, with the ability to work with ERP systems like Oracle. This is a full-time on-site position focused on continuous improvement and tool crib management.