Tooling Specialist

Atlas Copco Comptec LLC; Village of Voorheesville (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Job summary

Atlas Copco Comptec LLC is seeking a Tooling Specialist to ensure tooling, workholding, and consumables are available for smooth production. You will manage inventory, stage tooling for operations, and maintain tooling records, collaborating with engineering and operations for continuous improvement.

This on-site role in Voorheesville, NY emphasizes accuracy, Lean practices, and cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic machine shop environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a machine shop, manufacturing, or related industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with tooling, workholding, and safe material handling.
• Experience with inventory management and record-keeping systems.
• Familiarity with tooling, workholding, tool crib operations, 5S or lean principles (preferred).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tooling management

Inventory control

5S/lean

Shop equipment safety

Data entry

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Tool management software

Job description

Your role

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 inventory to 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 replenish 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 $31 to $41 an 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

Talent Acquisition Team: Cassandra Quinn