Tooling Specialist
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
As a Tooling Specialist at Atlas Copco in Voorheesville, you will manage tooling, workholding, and consumable inventory to ensure smooth manufacturing operations. This role involves inventory management, tooling preparation, organization, and continuous improvement of tooling systems, reporting to the Machine Shop Manager.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience working in a machine shop, manufacturing, or related industrial environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of tooling, workholding, shop equipment, and safe material handling practices.
- Experience safely lifting, moving, and handling tooling, fixtures, workholding devices, and other production materials.
- Proficient with computer systems used for inventory management, record keeping, and communication, including MS Office applications, ERP systems, and tool management software.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior manufacturing or shop floor experience including familiarity with tooling, workholding, tool crib operations, inventory control, 5S, or lean manufacturing principles.
Benefits
- Culture of trust and accountability.
- Lifelong learning and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to shape tooling management processes.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
- Base salary ranges from $31 to $41 an hour.
- 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.
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Company
Atlas Copco Group
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Voorheesville, United States
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