Tooling Technician

Allfast Fastening Systems; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Allfast Fastening Systems LLC is hiring for an on-site Tooling Inventory Administrator in City of Industry, CA. This hourly, full-time role focuses on maintaining tooling inventories, coordinating replenishments, and ensuring timely kit preparation for production.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with knowledge of calipers and measuring tools, along with the ability to read drawings, BOMs, and safety documents. Strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; knowledge of calipers and measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to read drawings and bills of materials (BOMs).

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventory levels for tooling and coordinate replenishment.
• Coordinate receipt, inspection, and stocking of tooling and kits.
• Pull and distribute tooling to the correct locations using tool layouts and BOMs.
• Generate replenishment orders and work with Purchasing to place orders with suppliers.
• Track tooling usage, shortages, and coordinate with Engineering and Suppliers for corrective actions.

Skills

Reading drawings and BOMs

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Company: Allfast Fastening Systems LLC

Primary Location: 15200 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Administrative

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Using Expandable and panning tools, maintain proper inventory levels, and plan and coordinate replenishment as needed. Coordinate receipt, inspection, stocking of tooling. Pull and distribute tooling to the proper locations and kits. Utilizing Tool Layouts and BOM’s, pull kits for tool assemblies.
• Maintain Planning levels for Tooling to ensure high availability for Production.
• Establish Tooling requirements based on established reorder point levels driven by Production requirements.
• Generate replenishment orders and work with Purchasing to place orders to Suppliers. Schedule orders to effectively manage Tooling spend. Follow up with Purchasing and Suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Receives, unpacks, and stores incoming tools and equipment, and requisitions stock to replenish inventory.
• Proactively prepare, stage, and verify complete, production-ready kits for Production based on machine schedule. Confirm that kits align with Tool Layouts, BOM’s, and machine schedule.
• Identify tooling gaps / risks and elevate proactively.
• Re-evaluates returned kits to determine tools that are re-usable, need rework, or scrap. Coordinate the rework and scrap.
• Restock kits with reworked, re-usable, and/or new tooling to ensure availability when needed.
• Track tooling shortages, breakage, and abnormal usage. Capture feedback from Heading production and Toolmakers regarding tool performance. Support corrective actions with Engineering and Suppliers.
• To ensure accurate inventory balances, maintain records of tools issued and returned.
• Store tooling in designated areas and ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained.
• Prepares periodic inventory or maintains perpetual inventory of tools and equipment.
• Marks and identifies tools as needed to maintain clear identification.
• Responsible for periodic Cycle Counts.
• Update metrics and prepare reports for Management as needed. Escalate issues timely to Management.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities And Competencies

• Maintain Planning levels for Tooling to ensure high availability for Production.
• Establish Tooling requirements based on established reorder point levels driven by Production requirements.
• Generate replenishment orders and work with Purchasing to place orders to Suppliers. Schedule orders to effectively manage Tooling spend. Follow up with Purchasing and Suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Receives, unpacks, and stores incoming tools and equipment, and requisitions stock to replenish inventory.
• Proactively prepare, stage, and verify complete, production-ready kits for Production based on machine schedule. Confirm that kits align with Tool Layouts, BOM’s, and machine schedule.
• Identify tooling gaps / risks and elevate proactively.
• Re-evaluates returned kits to determine tools that are re-usable, need rework, or scrap. Coordinate the rework and scrap.
• Restock kits with reworked, re-usable, and/or new tooling to ensure availability when needed.
• Track tooling shortages, breakage, and abnormal usage. Capture feedback from Heading production and Toolmakers regarding tool performance. Support corrective actions with Engineering and Suppliers.
• To ensure accurate inventory balances, maintain records of tools issued and returned.
• Store tooling in designated areas and ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained.
• Prepares periodic inventory or maintains perpetual inventory of tools and equipment.
• Marks and identifies tools as needed to maintain clear identification.
• Responsible for periodic Cycle Counts.
• Update metrics and prepare reports for Management as needed. Escalate issues timely to Management.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

OTHER COMPETENCIES:

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to read and interpret drawings and bills of materials.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Able to interpret and understand results from manual and/or automated testing equipment.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Knowledge of calipers, gages, and other measuring instruments.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
• Retirement Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits