Tooling Specialist

Atlas Copco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary ($30-40/hr)

Annual bonus

Paid time off

401(k) match

Flexible hours

Job summary

Atlas Copco is seeking a Tooling Specialist to ensure manufacturing operations run smoothly by managing tooling, workholding, and consumables. You will support production readiness through inventory control, tooling preparation, and continuous improvement of tooling systems.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to optimize tooling processes and contribute to operational excellence, reporting to the Machine Shop Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a machine shop, manufacturing, or related industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, shop equipment, and safe material handling practices.
• Experience with inventory management, record keeping, and communication systems (ERP, MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Manage tooling, workholding, inserts, and consumables to ensure production readiness.
• Review production schedules and tool lists to anticipate tooling requirements and prevent shortages.
• Stage, assemble, inspect, and prepare tooling and workholding for upcoming machining operations.
• Maintain accurate tooling records and support the tool management database.
• Organize tooling storage areas using 5S and visual management principles.
• Order and replenish tooling based on production demand and usage trends.
• Distribute tooling to machinists and operators to support efficient production flow.
• Monitor tooling usage and inventory levels to improve asset utilization and accuracy.
• Provide general machine shop support, including tooling maintenance and data entry.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tooling knowledge

Workholding knowledge

Safe handling

MS Office proficiency

ERP systems experience

Tool management software

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Tool management software

Job description

As a Tooling Specialist, your mission is to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly by ensuring the right tooling, workholding, and consumable resources are available when needed. This position supports production readiness through inventory management, tooling preparation, organization, and continuous improvement of tooling systems and processes. You will report to the Machine Shop Manager.

You will

• Manage tooling, workholding, insert, and consumable inventoryto ensure production readiness.
• Review production schedules, setup sheets, and tool lists to anticipate tooling requirements and prevent shortages,
• Stage, assemble, inspect, and prepare tooling and workholding for upcoming machining operations.
• Maintain accurate tooling records and support the implementation and administration of the tool management database.
• Organize and maintain tooling storage areas using 5S and visual management principles.
• Order and replenishing tooling, fixtures, and consumables based on production demand and usage trends.
• Distribute tooling and workholding to machinists and operators to support efficient production flow.
• Monitor tooling usage and inventory levels to improve asset utilization and inventory accuracy.
• Provide general machine shop support, including tooling maintenance, organization, and data entry.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

You have at least 3 years of experience, working in a machine shop, manufacturing, or related industrial environment.

• You have a strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of tooling, workholding, shop equipment, and safe material handling practices.
• You have experience safely lifting, moving, and handling tooling, fixtures, workholding devices, and other production materials.
• You are proficient with computer systems used for inventory management, record keeping, and communication, including MS Office applications, ERP systems, and tool management software.
• Preferred:
  • Prior manufacturing or shop floor experience including familiarity with tooling, workholding, tool crib operations, inventory control, 5S, or lean manufacturing principles.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability: Take ownership of tooling inventory, tool management systems, and production readiness activities that directly impact manufacturing performance. Your contributions will be trusted, visible, and valued.
• Lifelong learning and career growth: Gain hands-on experience with machining operations, tooling systems, inventory management, and manufacturing processes. This role provides a strong foundation for future growth in machining, manufacturing technology, and operations.
• Innovation powered by people: Help implement tool management software, improve shop-floor processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. As a new role, you'll have the opportunity to help shape how tooling is managed across the machine shop.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits:
  • Base salary ranges from $30to $40an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Annual bonus structure.
  • Generous paid time off (holiday, vacation, and sick time).
  • 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

Job location

On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Voorheesville, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
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Contact information

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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