Toolroom Technician

ALTENLOH BRINCK & CO US INC (SPAX, TRUFAST, & TRUF; Bryan (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee medical, dental, and vis

80 hours PTO @ 90 days

401K company match 6 months

Uniforms provided

Boot reimbursement

Safety glass reimbursement

Quarterly incentive plan

Employee referral $2000

Job summary

Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. in Bryan, Ohio, seeks a Tool Room Technician to maintain and inventory tools, operate equipment, and ensure timely tooling readiness for production.

The role requires experience with Kardex and measuring tools, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team while following safety practices. Full-time, Monday–Friday, on-site position with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; basic tool room experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP and PDM software; able to read drawings and BOMs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking abilities; safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Manage distribution of tool room inventory and record tool life.
• Operate and maintain equipment (presses, grinders, mill, lathe, Dremel, Kardex).
• Maintain Kardex inventory, input tooling, and coordinate re-orders; conduct quarterly cycle counts.
• Inspect tooling per drawings and specifications; ensure quality before loads into Kardex.

Skills

Computer Proficiency

Excel skills

ERP software

PDM software

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kardex inventory system

PPG software

Measuring tools

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Title: Tool Room Technician

Reports To: Tool Room Manager

Job Status: Hourly

Job Locations: Bryan, OH

Basic Job Functions:

Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. manufactures and distributes engineered fasteners under the SPAX brand for the construction market, TRUFAST for the commercial roofing industry and TRUFASTWalls for exterior building envelopes and facades. The Tool Room attendant is responsible for the maintenance and inventory of supplies within the tool room.

Our benefits include:

• Free employee medical, dental, and vision insurance @ 30 days
• 80 hours of PTO @ 90 days and another 80 hours of PTO @ 1 year
• Company Match 401K @ 6 months of service: Safe Harbor match, 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3% of contributions
• Company paid uniforms
• Boot reimbursement
• Safety glass reimbursement
• Quarterly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Employee Referral $2000

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage distribution of tool room inventory: 'Picks' tools from Kardex inventory system as requested from manufacturing. Collects used tools in exchange for new tools and records tool life in database.
• Operate and maintain equipment: (i.e. presses, grinders, mill, lathe, Dremel, Kardex, and Pin grinder): operate and maintain equipment stated above in a safe and efficient manner
• Manage stock levels of Kardex & tool room supplies: Using PPG software remove and input tooling accurately into Kardex. Do any needed preparation work prior to inputting into inventory. Inventory tool room supplies needed (emery cloth, grinding wheels, and other miscellaneous supplies). Communicates re-order quantities to tool room supervisor. Cycle counts of Kardex to ensure inventory accuracy upon receipts and issues and by shelf for a complete inventory count quarterly.
• Work with engineering to produce accurate tooling setups: Inspect and verify that tooling is correct and properly functions per production schedule.
• Prepare tooling for production: Using scheduled forecast prepare tooling to verify it production ready, clean, and correct for production run. Upon return of setup box from production floor Ensure all tooling is returned clean and ready for inspection for next run, along with sequence of last run blanks. Replace any broken or worn tooling and return to setup box shelf for next run.
• Be able to use measuring tools (i.e. gage balls, gage pins, height gage, Rockwell tester). Inspect tooling components at various stages of completion to ensure quality. Keep all gages and tooling organized to ensure effective use of time.
• Quality Inspection: Verifies dimensional accuracy of manufactured and purchased tooling to engineering drawing and quality control plan specifications. Loads tooling into Kardex after passing inspection.
• Keep track of the flow of issues: If tooling is being issued too often or not attaining expected tool life alert set-up operator and supervisor. If inventory shortage notify supervisor immediately.
• Checks in vendor shipments: Receives in outside shipments from shipping department for tooling and maintenance areas. Processes pack slips and shipping paperwork appropriately.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of tool room and tool room inventory: Keep all supplies and inventory organized and clearly labeled on shelves and in Kardex. Clear clutter from workbenches, sweep floors, and empty scrap hopper daily. Discards packaging and dunnage from received shipments.
• Continuously work to improve tooling setup methods and procedures: Work with others to continuously learn and improve skills and tooling quality

Position Requirements

Experience:

• Previous tool room experience preferred
• Mechanical experience
• Previous mill, lathe, drill press, or other light machining experience is a plus.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Computer Proficiency
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, generate BOMs, learn and navigate ERP and PDM software
• Strong organizational and communication skills also Must be able to multi-task.
• Able to read/interpret part and assembly drawings, and sketches along with any verbal Instructions.
• Light machining using (mill, Lathe, hone, and surface grinder)
• Must be able to rework die assemblies, change inserts, and determine when to rework vs rebuild.
• Able to read micrometers, analog/digital inspection equipment, and go-no-go gaging.
• Must be quality and detail minded with strong work ethics and a self-starter.
• Must maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Must follow good safety practices and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Should be physically able to stand duration of the day and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work well and respectfully with others.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and within time deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team environment committed to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 50 pounds.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Weekends

Position Toolroom Technician

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Bryan, Ohio (Main Branch)

This position is currently accepting applications.