TOOL CRIB ATTENDANT

SUMMARY

Issues tools and equipment to workers and maintains records of tools and equipment issued and returned. Locates lost or misplaced tools and equipment. Prepares periodic inventory and maintains perpetual inventory of tools and equipment using computer software and bar code readers. Receives, unpacks, and stores incoming tools and equipment, and requisitions stock to replenish inventory. Inspects and measures tools and equipment for defects and wear and reports damage or wear to supervisors. Delivers tools or equipment to workers. Marks and identifies tools and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Maintain tool crib inventory and stock levels for tools, fixtures, drills, taps, endmills, etc.
• Inspect used tooling for wear and determine when resharpen is necessary
• Order tooling and shop supplies
• Build tools and tool kits for production work centers
• Maintain running record of purchases, order status, and delivery updates
• Work with programmers and machinists to order tooling needed for new parts
• Maintain a clean and organized tool crib
• Work with vendors to get quality products with the best pricing
• Quote multiple vendors for cost comparisons
• Recommends Continuous Improvement Initiatives for work area to supervisor
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Must complete WCSCC Journeyperson assessment

REQUIRED COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity and efficiency; works quickly; is a self-starter who will be striving to find and recommend actions to drive continuous improvement.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Job Knowledge - Must have a background in machining and understand the different types of tooling for Lathes, Mills, & Grinders. Training and experience in modern planning and manufacturing processes, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kan Ban, etc. APICS or related certification a plus. Should have experience in a production planning and control function, as well as management experience. Additional experience as a manufacturing manager would be a plus. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

BS/BA or equivalent from an accredited college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training, combined with technical training and/or appropriate certification.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to read blueprints. Applicants must also have a working knowledge of computers to access and update inventory software and budget spread sheets.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.